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There will be more weather-driven disasters like February’s deep freeze in Texas, and energy planners aren’t prepared.
Can schools discipline students for remarks made online? The answer is not entirely clear.
Three education experts explain why students aren’t learning the basics.
The virus is evolving and new strains are more transmissible. Will the vaccines work against these new variants? How can researchers stay ahead of the virus’s evolution?
An estimated 1 in 4 US children have trouble getting enough to eat at least sometimes. We asked four scholars for their insights..
The boxes and bags people get from food pantries contain healthier food than you might suspect.
Sortir dans le froid ne vous donnera pas forcément un rhume. Mais le temps froid est en général plus hospitalier pour les virus. Il est donc sage de maintenir votre système immunitaire fort.
Going out in the cold won’t necessarily lead to you getting a cold. But cold weather in general is more hospitable to viruses, so it’s wise to take steps to keep your immune system strong.
A new study shows how toxic chemicals like benzene are leaching into water systems after nearby fires. The pipes don’t have to burn – they just have to heat up.
Five scholars explain different aspects of the history, workings and effects of the Electoral College.
Millions of Latinos may not get the influenza shot this year, which could be an indicator of whether they will get a COVID-19 shot. A rural clinic shows how building trust can help overcome reluctance.
Inaction over the next few months could cost tens of thousands of lives. Here are things you should do now to stay safe and to stop the spread of the coronavirus.
Here’s how governments can get more people to follow COVID-19 guidelines.
What if roads and bridges could signal structural problems that need repair?
The rate of death by suicide is rising among veterans. The most common stressor is a serious relationship difficulty.
Three approaches were debated during the Constitutional Convention – election by Congress, selection by state legislatures and a popular election, though that was restricted to white landowning men.
A diverse group of experts including representatives of oil companies and banks unanimously agreed that climate change poses an existential threat to the financial system.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday without trick-or-treating, but you still need to make sure you are socially distancing and wearing a mask – and not just one for Halloween.
Social distancing can get tougher in the fall and winter. These simple steps can help keep you and your loved ones healthy.
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Assistant Professor of Health Physics, Purdue University
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Professor of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University
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Assistant Professor of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University
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Associate Professor of Anthropology, Purdue University
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Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering, Purdue University
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PhD Student in Physics and Astronomy, Purdue University
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Professor of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, Purdue University
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Professor of Human Development and Family Science; Director of the Center for Early Learning, Purdue University
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Assistant Professor of Sociology, Purdue University
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Associate Professor of History, Purdue University
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Doctoral Candidate in Human Development and Family Science, Purdue University
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Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
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Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing, Purdue University
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Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University
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Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Human Development and Family Science, Purdue University
