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Many small island nations are struggling to protect their land from rising seas while also facing paralyzing debt.
Giving Ukraine large amounts of money while not actually declaring war on Russia has various benefits for the US and other countries. Chiefly, it could protect US soldiers and civilians.
Bits of viral genes incorporated into human DNA have been linked to cancer, ALS and schizophrenia. But many of these genes may not be harmful, and could even protect against infectious disease.
The African Union needs to launch a credible, robust mediation process with mutually accepted mediators.
A recent barrage of nuclear-capable missile tests and a change in law setting out the conditions for a nuclear strike show that North Korea’s leader is intent on reunification on his terms.
While Russian public opinion polls show continued support for the war, there are questions about the polls’ reliability and indications that public approval of Putin is declining.
America’s selective colleges and universities become less diverse if the Supreme Court shoots down affirmative action in higher education, an expert on the subject warns.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not hesitated to use energy as a weapon. An expert on global energy markets analyzes what could come next.
Yvon Chouinard, his wife and their two adult children have given the company he founded away. From now on, its profits will fund climate and conservation work.
A scholar of philosophy and foreign policy explains why Cardinal Zen poses a threat to the Chinese Communist Party as a competing source of political authority.
A scholar of Greek mythology explains the naming of NASA’s missions after mythological figures and why the name Artemis is indicative of a more diverse era of space exploration.
Even a burner phone paid for with cash can reveal your identity and where you’ve been. A data privacy expert explains.
India’s international climate pledge could set the tone for other emerging economies for a decade.
El libro registra los sombríos efectos de una falta casi total de alimentos en el cuerpo humano. Es un tesoro para los médicos que también muestra la dedicación y humanidad de los científicos judíos.
Coinfections with bacteria can make viral infections even deadlier. Researchers have identified a protein in immune cells that may play a role in fighting both types of pathogens.
Stoicism can easily be misread as pessimistic because of its relentless focus on mortality and fragility. But its core message – contained in songs spanning generations – is profoundly empowering.
The types of microbes residing in your gut can affect your mental and physical health. Home microbiome tests promise to help consumers improve the composition of their gut microbes.
After the announcement of President Biden’s heat initiative, The Conversation revisits stories on high summer temperatures and human health.
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Assistant Professor of Community Health, Tufts University
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Professor of History, Tufts University
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Research Professor of Global Affairs, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
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Assistant Professor of Computer Science, Tufts University
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Associate Professor of Sociology, Tufts University
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Research Assistant Professor of Developmental, Molecular and Chemical Biology, Tufts University
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Henry J. Leir Chair in Global Migration, Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy, Tufts University
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Professor of Political Economy, Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University
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Research professor of geospatial technology, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
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Professor of the Practice, Tufts University
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Professor of Practice & Director, Fletcher Maritime Studies Program, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
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Senior Fellow, The Fletcher School, Tufts University
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Edward R. Murrow Professor of Practice in Public Diplomacy, Tufts University
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Professor of Political Science, Tufts University
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Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Biology, Tufts University
