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The paradox of peak-based ozone air pollution standards
U.S. states need to put in place new ozone air quality standards, but how they are measured – based on peak ozone – doesn't always best reflect a city's overall air quality.
Are robots taking our jobs?
In the past, technology both destroyed and created jobs. Is that trend ending?
If a solar plant uses natural gas, is it still green?
The massive Ivanpah solar power plant uses natural gas – even more than it expected last year. It's not ideal, but solar power and natural gas are a powerful, and relatively 'green,' combination.
Could Hurricane Patricia be a harbinger of storms in a warming climate?
False complacency: Hurricane Patricia didn't devastate Mexico as feared, but provides more evidence that warming waters raise the chances of more intense storms.
To see the legacy of slavery, look at present-day school systems
One of the many striking aspects of slavery was denial of education to slaves. How is this history reflected in today's school system?
Sepp Blatter and FIFA: looking back at what comes next
Blatter's decision to step down shocked the world. We asked a few academics to weigh in on what it means.
The compound behind all those stories about red wine being good for you
If you’re a teetotaller, your friends have likely tried to convince you to taste red wine by swearing on its multiple health benefits. These benefits have been credited to a compound found in red wine…
Clumped cancer cells spread more efficiently through the body than lone ones
Nine out of ten cancer patients die because cancer cells enter the blood circulation, spread and form tumours at distant organs. In circulation, cells can move individually or in a cluster. It is believed…
If you took #IceBucketChallenge you need to read about these fruit flies
If you have a Facebook account, you are likely to have seen someone pour an ice bucket on themselves in the name of raising awareness for amyotropic lateral sclerosis (ALS). ALS is a disease that affects…
Lessons from the war on terror could help the war on cancer
There may seem to be no connection between terrorism and cancer. But that is an oversight. If considered closely, it is easy to see that both exhibit loss of control present in “normal” conditions and…
Conservatives and liberals really do see different worlds
Conservatives and liberals may disagree because they fundamentally percieve threats and opportunities differently. 340 adults…
Now we know why drugs don’t work on pancreatic cancer
The trouble with treating cancer is that each type has its own quirks. The quirks of pancreatic cancer make it one of the most lethal. The survival period after diagnosis is only four to six months. The…
The rise was stunning, but Qatar has plenty of other worries besides football
The highly visible role played by Qatar in spearheading the Arab Spring uprisings in north Africa and Syria in 2011 focused world attention on this tiny Gulf emirate. It capped a remarkable year that began…
New stem cell technique bypasses ethical concerns
Stem cell and cloning research using human cells remain controversial, even though it is nearly 20 years since Dolly the sheep became the first mammal to be cloned. One of the main reasons for this controversy…
Cancer vaccine a step closer as natural killer cells are activated
Vaccines work. Their widespread use has saved millions of lives. With an ageing population that is increasingly becoming a victim to cancer, a vaccine to treat it would do wonders. In a study published…
Genetic switch controls body’s tissue repair system
It is a sad fact that old age brings diseases. Many may not be life-threatening, but they make life less fun. One such condition is sarcopenia, which causes the loss of muscle mass and strength, and it…
Cancer cells use body’s wound-healing mechanism to spread
Metastasis, the spread of cancer cells from a primary tumour to different organs, is responsible for more than 90% of deaths due to cancer. Current treatments such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy are effective…
It’s tough ‘being green’
The ability to overcome self-doubt plays a critical role in how successfully individuals act in support of environmental…
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Research Scientist in atmospheric modeling and chemical mechanisms, Rice University
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Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering, Rice University
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Postdoctoral fellow, Rice University
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Baker Institute Fellow For Kuwait, Rice University
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Program Manager and Fellow, Kinder Institute for Urban Research, Rice University
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Graduate student in Cancer Systems Biology, Rice University
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Professor of Computer Science, Rice University
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Postdoctoral Research Associate, Rice University
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Professor of Sociology, Rice University