These chemicals are now present in water, soil and living organisms and can be found across almost every part of the planet – including 98% of the American public.
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In examining media coverage of Muslims over a 21-year period, in the US, UK, Canada and Australia, scholars found that articles mentioning Muslims were far more negative than other faith groups.
There are unconfirmed reports that Russia has used chemical weapons in Ukraine. Syria’s recent chemical weapons use offers context for understanding this tactic. Chemical weapons terrify civilians.
Tanto los arsenales rusos como los estadounidenses cuentan con miles de armas nucleares, situadas en diversos lugares de sus propios países y, en el caso de Estados Unidos, también en Europa.
Both the Russian and US arsenals boast thousands of nuclear weapons, located in various places around their own countries and, for the US, in Europe as well.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and Vladimir Putin’s nuclear threats have the world on edge, but so far, long-standing arms control measures have helped keep the situation from getting out of control.
The U.S. State Department rarely removes terrorist groups from its Foreign Terrorist Organizations list. Most terrorist groups, unlike the Colombian FARC, don’t want to put down their weapons.
Just because something isn’t 100% certain doesn’t mean you ignore it, and other lessons from two researchers who study the problem of science denial.
Headed off to college? A librarian shares four tips for college students ready to hit the books.
In track and field, it’s a common belief that middle lanes are the fastest. But according to the data, middle lanes aren’t better, and in the 200-meter sprint, outside lanes might even be faster.
Science denial is not new, but researchers have learned a lot about it. Here’s why it exists, how everyone is susceptible to it in one way or another and steps to take to overcome it.
La chorégraphie délicate – entre souffrance et beauté – que propose le réalisateur Barry Jenkins tend vers une représentation plus riche de la culture afro-américaine.
Director Barry Jenkins’ delicate dance with beauty and suffering seeks to create a fuller picture of the world Black Americans – then and now – inhabit.
A peace studies expert explains a technique for resolving conflict that she says is more effective and less divisive than public shaming.
Cuomo used language that people forced to apologize often deploy to avoid taking responsibility and show genuine contrition. An expert on public apologies suggests three don'ts and a do.
Biden wants to restore US global leadership after four years of Trump’s isolationism and antagonism. These are some of the challenges and opportunities he’ll face, from China to Latin America.
Millions of supporters of Donald Trump flocked to the far-right social media platform, where hate speech and calls for violence thrive. The US Capitol insurrection could be the platform’s undoing.
Trump supporters openly discussed forcing Congress and Vice President Pence to overturn the election results.
Millions of supporters of Donald Trump have flocked to the far-right social media platform Parler, where hate speech thrives.
Congress tends to use the tax code to implement policy, which increases complexity and creates loopholes wealthy taxpayers like Trump can exploit.
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, Middlebury
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Director of Research, Academic Development, and Innovation, Middlebury
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Professor of Nonproliferation Studies, Middlebury Institute of International Studies
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Professor of Psychology Emerita, Middlebury
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Director of Research and Instruction, Middlebury
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Charles A. Dana Professor of Political Science, Middlebury
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, Middlebury
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Professor and Program Chair Nonproliferation and Terrorism Studies, Middlebury
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Assistant Professor of Environmental Health, Middlebury
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Associate Professor of Sociology, Middlebury
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Professor of Luso-Hispanic Studies, Middlebury
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Senior Fellow, James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Middlebury
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Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy, Middlebury
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Graduate Research Assistant at James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies, Middlebury
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Professor of American Studies and English, Middlebury
