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If no action is taken to address antibiotic resistance, infections from multidrug-resistant bacteria could cause 10 million deaths each year by 2050.
Given Italian history, U.S. descendants of Italian immigrants have reason to reject their association with Columbus and stand in solidarity with indigenous groups as they reclaim their histories.
Your body produces antibodies after an infection or vaccine, but these slowly decline over time. New Johnson & Johnson data sheds light on the duration of protection and the need for booster shots.
Microeconomics analyzes how individuals and businesses behave as they try to get the most they can for as little money as possible.
It has been six months since the Johnson & Johnson vaccine received emergency use authorization. What does six months of data show about its efficacy, side effects and protection from variants?
A new proposal also puts pressure on presidents to evaluate their foreign policy objectives more clearly to determine whether military action is, in fact, appropriate.
Two scholars of inclusive education explain how segregated Black schools advocated for Black children in a way that’s often missing from today’s desegregated classrooms.
Various companies use different ingredients and different delivery systems in their COVID-19 vaccines. Researchers are investigating whether it’s better for individuals to mix what’s available.
Developers with disabilities are in the best position to build accessible technology, but they face a Catch-22 – most technology design tools themselves are not particularly accessible.
If China’s economy recovers from the pandemic, its authoritarian political system could become even more influential around the world.
Even if every human being on Earth went for a dip in the ocean at the same time, they’d be just a drop in the bucket compared to the size of the planet’s seas.
AstraZeneca just announced results from its US-based trial. It found the vaccine to be 79% effective and safe for use, despite recent concerns around reports of blood clots.
Despite harsh, discriminatory conditions, low pay and lack of appreciation, deaf women have fought with brilliance and dedication for personal and professional recognition, including the right to vote.
Le vaccin de Johnson & Johnson est différent des vaccins de Moderna et de Pfizer sur quelques points importants. Ils pourraient faire une différence notable dans les efforts mondiaux de vaccination.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is different from the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines in a few important ways that could make it a huge help to global vaccination efforts.
When presidents have tried to address pressing issues through executive action, members of Congress are quick to ask the courts to step in.
Technical advances are reducing the volume of e-waste generated in the US as lighter, more compact products enter the market. But those goods can be harder to reuse and recycle.
California’s proposition to halt the sale of gasoline-powered engines may be extreme. But could it work?
La façon dont les candidats à la présidence briguent la plus haute fonction de l’État a significativement évolué au cours des siècles.
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Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Distinguished Professor, Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics, & Interim Head, Department of Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Dean of the College of Science, Professor of Biochemistry, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Assistant Professor of Sociology, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Chair, Department of Science, Technology, and Society, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Research scientist, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Distinguished Professor of Medical Illustration, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Master's Degree Student in Science, Technology, and Public Policy, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Associate Professor of Science, Technology and Society, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Associate Professor of Philosophy, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Professor of Astronomy and Physics, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Professor of Marketing, Rochester Institute of Technology
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Associate Professor of Political Science, Rochester Institute of Technology
