Vaccines don’t ward off every single infection but they do massively lower the risk.
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Sanjay Mishra, Vanderbilt University
Vaccines can’t provide 100% protection, so it’s not a failure or surprise when some vaccinated people get sick with COVID-19. The good news is their cases are much less likely to be severe or fatal.
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Health
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Peter Chin-Hong, University of California, San Francisco
The CDC guidance applies to areas with high coronavirus transmission rates – which on the day of the announcement covered 63% of US counties.
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Saligrama Agnihothri, Binghamton University, State University of New York
Connecting health apps to health care can enable better care for patients with chronic diseases, and it has the potential to lower skyrocketing US health spending.
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Ethics + Religion
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Joel Christensen, Brandeis University
A scholar of ancient Greek literature explains what the Olympics of modern day have in common with the 776 B.C. games at Olympia.
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Environment + Energy
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Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, University of Miami; Brian Haus, University of Miami
Healthy corals and mangroves break waves and dissipate their energy. Paired with unobtrusive hardened structures, they can provide powerful storm solutions.
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Frank A. Hale, University of Tennessee
The spotted lanternfly, native to Asia, is spreading fast since arriving in the United States seven years ago. An entomologist explains why this is a big problem.
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Politics + Society
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Catesby Holmes, The Conversation
Castillo is a farmer and teacher who has never held national office. Peru is a nation in political turmoil, with the world’s worst COVID-19 death rate. Can this unlikely leader lead it through crisis?
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Education
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Sara Schley, Rochester Institute of Technology; Lissa Ramirez-Stapleton, California State University, Northridge
Two scholars of inclusive education explain how segregated Black schools advocated for Black children in a way that’s often missing from today’s desegregated classrooms.
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Economy + Business
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Bryan Keogh, The Conversation
Millions of Americans with tens of billions in unpaid rent face eviction and loss of their home.
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William C. Miller, The Ohio State University
Parents face tough choices since young kids can’t yet get COVID-19 vaccinations. An infectious diseases expert offers guidance on navigating summer activities.
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Ranjith Ramasamy, University of Miami
New studies show men who have had COVID-19 could face serious reproductive health issues.
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Seena Mathew, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
Mounting research shows that going for a swim can preserve memories, reduce mood disorders and increase mental acuity in all age groups.
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