That strong “pool smell” isn’t a sign of cleanliness, it’s a sign of pee, sweat and other germs reacting with chlorine.
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How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine
Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in the bathroom.
New legal strategies are emerging to defend the planet and combat climate change. From recognizing rivers as legal entities to defining ecocide as a crime, an environmental lawyer explores innovative approaches that aim to protect all life on Earth:
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Environmental law is changing to defend the climate and planet at local and global levels
Approaches vary in terms of who is filing the lawsuit, against whom and whether it is based on protecting human rights or the rights of the environ...
#AI is revolutionizing how astronomers study binary star systems. New deep learning models can determine star properties in a fraction of a second, explains an astronomer.
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Binary star systems are complex astronomical objects − a new AI approach could pin down their properties quickly
It takes a supercomputer weeks to output the properties of one stellar binary. A new study shows AI can do it in a fraction of the time.
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As local news coverage shrinks, who’s keeping an eye on the watchdogs? A journalism scholar examines the decline of reporting on local media — and argues that colleges and universities are well positioned to fill the gap.
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I teach college and report on Colorado media — there should be more professors doing the same in other states
News about the news used to be commonplace, but as news organizations have vanished, so has this type of reporting.
Trump fired first woman and Black Librarian of Congress, Carla Hayden, citing "concerning things" like "putting inappropriate books in the library for children." Democrats call it punishment for not bending to his will. An information science scholar explains:
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Trump has fired the head of the Library of Congress, but the 225-year-old institution remains a ‘library for all’ – so far
Trump’s sudden dismissal of Carla Hayden, the librarian appointed by former President Barack Obama, has placed the little-known Library of Congre...
In post-Assad Syria, Alawites face ongoing violence and persecution due to religious stigma and resentment over their perceived ties to the former regime. A scholar examines the historical roots and current risks for this minority group:
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Understanding the violence against Alawites and Druze in Syria after Assad
A scholar of religious minorities and the Middle East explains the historical persecution and marginalization of the Alawite and Druze communities.
Universities and law firms have pushed back on Trump, but many corporations have stayed quiet. Business scholars explain what would it take for business leaders to speak out:
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Caution in the C-suite: How business leaders are navigating Trump 2.0
Business leaders once flirted with activism. Under Trump, neutrality is back in style.
It is a common myth that a strong chlorine smell means a clean pool. In reality, it could be a warning sign of poor sanitation, according to an infectious disease specialist.
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How germy is the public pool? An infectious disease expert weighs in on poop, pee and perspiration – and the deceptive smell of chlorine
Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in the bathroom.
In some U.S. #immigration courts, #ICE attorneys are no longer identifying themselves during public hearings — a shift that legal scholars say departs from long-standing norms of courtroom transparency.
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Immigration courts hiding the names of ICE lawyers goes against centuries of precedent and legal ethics requiring transparency in courts
Hiding ICE attorneys’ names in immigration court proceedings violates a fundamental principle that has protected Americans for centuries: open co...
Trees or cool roofs? The best heat-beating strategy depends on the city. In Boston, where there's space to plant, trees provide 35% more cooling than reflective roofs. But in densely built areas, cool roofs are the better option.
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Urban trees vs. cool roofs: What’s the best way for cities to beat the heat?
Cities are seeking low-cost ways to ease the heat island effect. Researchers found benefits and trade-offs in two popular options, but they vary b...