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The US economy's record pandemic plunge was followed swiftly by a record upswing. But what does it all mean?
An innovative school model, known as P-TECH, that enables high school students to graduate with a two-year college degree and get jobs with partner corporations is showing encouraging results.
Realizing that economics is a lot like fiction helps us better evaluate the claims economists make about the world we all live in.
In general, the larger the tree, the more carbon it stores.
This decades-long study found that living in poorer communities changes how genes are regulated.
International law does not meaningfully address biodiversity conservation in the high seas. We risk losing marine species before we have a chance to identify and understand them.
Small-scale gold mining operations in developing countries are major sources of toxic mercury pollution, using techniques that haven't changed much since the California Gold Rush 150 years ago.
When you receive a medical bill you didn't expect – even though you're insured. And it's still happening, even in time of COVID-19.
The bankruptcy system has always been difficult to navigate, especially for minorities and other vulnerable groups. The pandemic is making it a lot harder.
The idea, says our experts, was to shut down Obamacare. But it didn't work out that way. This could take on more importance as the number of uninsured swells due to coronavirus.
Surrounded by skyscrapers and high-end boutiques, 47th Street continues to operate like an Old World bazaar, with million-dollar deals sealed by handshakes and insured by a family's reputation.
As his Star Wars television character enjoys a social media moment, Baby Yoda is creating massive marketing clout that will benefit his Disney masters.
A $12.7 billion investment in hydroelectricity has put Canada's economic welfare and its moral credibility on the line.
Small-scale fisheries buffer poverty and hunger in coastal countries.
Friends started airing 25 years ago this week. You might think of it as just a nostalgic sitcom: but it actually has a lot to teach us about how to be a good manager.
Et si Boko Haram puisait sa violence non pas dans le terrorisme islamique contemporain mais dans une histoire régionale meurtrière qui a eu un écho puissant au tout début du XXᵉ siècle ?
Tech companies portray virtual assistants like Alexa and Siri as our helpers. In reality, we're helping them gather the behavioural data they need to turn a profit.
Most consumers underestimate the greenhouse emissions associated with different foods. But environmental labels, similar to existing nutrition information, can help us make lower-impact choices.
A new study suggests that Americans face an 'economic bar' to marriage. Before they walk down the aisle, many couples want to have a house, a bank account and a job that offers health insurance.
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PhD candidate in clinical psychology, Duke University
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Ph.D. Student in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Duke University
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Katharine T. Bartlett Professor of Law, Duke University
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PhD candidate, Duke University
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Health policy research scientist, Duke University
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Ph.D. Candidate in Ecology, Duke University
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Ph.D. Student in Biology, Duke University
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Director, Collaborative Services, Duke Health, Duke University
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Associate Professor of Tropical Ecology, Duke University
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Director, Ocean Policy Program, Duke University
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Professor of Marine Affairs and Policy, Duke University
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Director of Research, Duke University
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Postdoctoral Associate, Duke University
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Professor of Law, Duke University
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Visting Professor of the Pratice, Duke University
