From letters to campaign buttons, archives of members of congress’s papers offer unique insights into American politics. Universities stewarding these collections now face challenges as federal support is at risk. An archivist explains: https://buff.ly/K7K788B
Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in U.S. kids—and Florida just made prevention harder by banning #fluoride in public water. A professor of community dentistry explains how parents can help protect their children: https://buff.ly/A861WKd
The National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska is home to tens of thousands of caribou, migratory birds, and fish. The Trump administration’s new plan could open 82% of this fragile landscape to oil and gas development. Public comment ends on Tuesday. An ecologist explains the consequences: https://buff.ly/kz1lGmQ image
Left turns account for 61% of crashes, despite being the least frequent vehicle movement at an intersection. A civil engineering professor suggests banning them could save lives and improve traffic flow: https://buff.ly/YC1u4kd image
The traditional college major may be too rigid for today's rapidly changing job market. A more flexible, modular approach could better serve students and employers alike, according to a former college administrator and dean:
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Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market
A scholar and former college dean explains why higher education’s reliance on majors to measure academic quality may be an outdated approach.
Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites
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Supreme Court upholds childproofing porn sites
Kids face risks online, but whether and how the law can protect them is a thorny issue. The Supreme Court weighed in to say states can try with age...
What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
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What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife as Trump expands oil drilling access in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
Caribou, migrating birds and many other types of wildlife rely on this expanse of wetlands and tundra. Humanity and the climate depend on a healthy...
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What does it mean when scientists say an asteroid has a 3% chance of hitting Earth? Earlier this year, some panic ensued when astronomers said an asteroid had that small chance of hitting Earth. As scientists gathered more data, the risk dropped to nearly zero. A good reminder: ‘odds’ change fast, and clear science communication matters.
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How do scientists calculate the probability that an asteroid could hit Earth?
Keeping Earth safe from asteroids isn’t just spotting them – it’s also helping people understand what a high-impact probability with Earth me...
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#OTD 25 years after "The Perfect Storm” hit theaters, with George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg as fishermen battling that storm, New England’s fishing industry has changed dramatically. Some fish stocks are recovering, but at a steep cost to small fishing communities.
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Checking in on New England’s fishing industry 25 Years after ‘The Perfect Storm’ hit movie theaters
Fishing was once more open to all off New England. After devastating fishery collapses, stricter rules helped fish stocks recover, but they also ch...