Turkey's role in lifting US sanctions on Syria shows how ‘middle powers’ can shape regional affairs, even against wishes of allies like Israel. Experts in international relations explain: https://buff.ly/y8vSk5r
HIV treatment and prevention does more than prevent illness—it gives hope and transforms communities. A medical anthropologist explains how cutting #PEPFAR funding risks recreating impossible choices for those at risk, especially women in countries like Nigeria.
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Cutting HIV aid means undercutting US foreign and economic interests − Nigeria shows the human costs
Withdrawing or reducing aid has immediate and often fatal effects − not only for the countries receiving aid but for people around the globe.
How do hailstones get so large, and are hailstorms getting worse? An atmospheric scientist explains how hail forms, how hailstorms may be changing, and some tips for staying safe.
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How does hail grow to the size of golf balls and even grapefruit? The science behind this destructive weather phenomenon
An atmospheric scientist explains how hail forms and what to do if you’re suddenly being pelted by giant ice chunks falling from the sky.
In 1918, the US government became the nation's largest housing developer, building 80+ communities in just 2 years. These weren't barracks, but thoughtfully designed neighborhoods of single-family homes with parks, schools, and sewer systems. An urban planning scholar explains:
Redefining "harm" in the Endangered Species Act could undo decades of habitat protection for threatened species. The public has until May 19 to comment on the Trump Administration proposal to exclude habitat destruction from the definition. An ecologist and a law professor explain: https://buff.ly/RIZKUJh image
Space tourism’s growth blurs the line between scientific and symbolic achievement – a tourism scholar explains how https://buff.ly/GmL8alV
Recovery from disasters is not a “thing,” but rather it is linked to how we talk about recovery, make decisions about recovery and prioritize some activities over others. Disaster researchers explain how #inequality enters into the equation:
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The millions of Americans displaced by tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters in a year tell a story of vulnerability and recovery
Census data and research show all things are not equal in disaster displacement, as two experts in disaster recovery explain.
Tomato trade dispute between the US and Mexico is boiling over again – with 21% tariffs due in July
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Tomato trade dispute between the US and Mexico is boiling over again – with 21% tariffs due in July
Tomatoes are at the heart of a long-brewing controversy, driven by increasing imports and decreasing domestic production.
Believe it or not, there was a time when the US government built beautiful homes for working-class Americans to deal with a housing crisis https://buff.ly/Kf0hDew
Leaders can promote gender equity without deepening polarization − here’s how https://buff.ly/Nb8Yupf