Comments and livestreams can lead to physical fights, shootings and even death.
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Caitlin Elsaesser, University of Connecticut
Social media isn’t just mirroring conflicts happening in schools and on streets – it’s intensifying and triggering new disputes.
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Environment + Energy
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James D. McCalley, Iowa State University
The US electricity grid is actually five regional grids, and it's hard to share power between them. A macrogrid could bridge the gaps, making electricity cheaper and more reliable.
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Economy + Business
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Anna Nagurney, University of Massachusetts Amherst
Before the container was standardized, loading and unloading goods was very labor-intensive, inefficient and costly.
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Education
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Anastasia Snelling, American University; Rebecca Hagedorn, Meredith College
The federal government has temporarily widened eligibility for food assistance to more students. Two scholars argue this needs to be made permanent and be accompanied with an awareness campaign.
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Laura Perna, University of Pennsylvania
Not all free college programs are the same. New research finds that eligibility requirements and other features influence outcomes.
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Health
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Laurie Archbald-Pannone, University of Virginia
Millions of healthy people, including seniors, delayed care because of the pandemic. It's time to get back to the doctor.
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William Petri, University of Virginia
New CDC guidance permits domestic travel for fully vaccinated individuals, as long as social distancing is respected. International travel guidelines are different.
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Science + Technology
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Evan Simons, University at Buffalo
Our biggest evolutionary advantages are an ability to walk on two legs and our big brains.
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Brent Landau, The University of Texas at Austin College of Liberal Arts
A scholar explains the rich historical roots of Easter and how it has evolved over the centuries.
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William Petri, University of Virginia
The vaccine rollout is underway, but what happens if there is a supply disruption? Would it be feasible to change strategy and give more people a first dose? An expert analyzes the data.
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Tony E. Wong, Rochester Institute of Technology
Even if every human being on Earth went for a dip in the ocean at the same time, they'd be just a drop in the bucket compared to the size of the planet's seas.
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