The notion of social distancing rose to public prominence approximately a year ago, when health officials began recommending it as a way to slow the spread of the novel SARS-CoV-2 virus. Despite the novelty of the concept ...
Ecology
Feb 10, 2021
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An estimated 280 million people in India, as well as 280 million in China, regularly speak English. If ASEAN and other Asian countries are included, the tally reaches an astonishing 800 million people now using "Asian Englishes" ...
Social Sciences
Feb 1, 2021
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The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) estimates that around 13 million Americans are living within a 100-year flood zone. But over the last few years, researchers have found that the government's estimates are ...
Environment
Jan 25, 2021
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The interior least tern, a hardy Midwestern bird that survived a craze for its plumage and dam-building that destroyed much of its habitat, has soared off the endangered species list.
Ecology
Jan 12, 2021
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The coronavirus pandemic is coming home to roost in America's backyards.
Veterinary medicine
Dec 30, 2020
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Donna Kalil estimates she's eaten a dozen pythons in the last three years or so.
Plants & Animals
Dec 21, 2020
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Decision-makers are failing to harness young people's potential to help shape pandemic responses, according to a major study that features the views of young people from around the world.
Social Sciences
Nov 30, 2020
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Cities across the country have sought ways to improve neighborhood safety and in recent years have pointed to demolishing abandoned housing as a way to achieve the goal. While millions of dollars have been spent on the efforts, ...
Social Sciences
Nov 10, 2020
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Forest fires have sent carbon dioxide emissions soaring in Brazil over the past two years, undermining efforts by the government of President Jair Bolsonaro to restore the country's environmental credentials.
Environment
Nov 9, 2020
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Authorities say Flint's water meets federal safety guidelines, outperforming comparable cities. Residents remain unconvinced.
Environment
Oct 29, 2020
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