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The US defence industry spawned the IT revolution. It gives us tips for how to limit climate change, but not a complete road map.
Little bits of Jupiter’s Great Red Spot seem to be flaking off. Is it a sign of the demise of this enigmatic red cloud, or just a consequence of atmospheric chaos we can’t see from above?
When the US entered World War I in 1917, military chaplains catered to majority white and Christian soldiers. Today the armed forces recognize over 200 denominations and religious groups.
Investigations often damage the president’s approval rating, particularly if the inquiry drags on for a long time. But that may not matter to a historically unpopular president like Trump.
Fish can’t read maps, and their eggs and larvae drift across national boundaries. Recent research shows that local problems in one fishery can affect others across wide areas.
Single parents and unmarried parents who live together spend less on their children than married parents.
New York City could be on the verge of dismantling gifted programs at its elementary and middle schools. Taking that step could make things even worse for some of the children it aims to help.
As the population ages, a crisis could be in the making, with a severe shortage of caregivers for seniors over 80. Technology could provide some solutions.
As the US prepares to replace NAFTA, a labor scholar who was critical of Perot but shared concerns about the deal revisits the claim that helped him become the most successful third-party candidate since Teddy Roosevelt.
Trump believes the money Americans spend on Chinese imports like the iPhone goes straight into China’s pockets. In reality, China gets very little value from it.
A year after China stopped accepting most scrap material exports, other Asian countries are following Beijing’s lead, forcing wealthy nations to find domestic solutions for managing their wastes.
Kami memeriksa apakah layanan penyedia VPN sesuai dengan klaim dan janji mereka.
It’s easier than ever to create a fake image and spread it far and wide online. But there are steps that you can take to protect yourself from fishy photos.
Urban farming can make it easier for city residents to obtain healthy, affordable food. But to raise big yields from small pieces of land, farmers need training and support.
Four scholars weigh in on President Donald Trump’s State of the Union speech, exploring his statements on immigration, childhood poverty, the border wall and the investigations into his campaign.
Virtual private network companies make lots of promising claims about their services. Most people don’t have the skills to double-check their providers. So this group of researchers did the testing.
While the euro’s survival for two decades is evidence of its success, it was born with fundamental problems that have weakened it, leading to near-constant crisis.
La alta participación política latina en las elecciones legislativas de EEUU demostró que estos votantes apoyará a las campañas que abordan los problemas que les preocupan, una gran lección para 2020.
Record high Latino participation shows this growing voter segment will turn out for parties and politicians who tackle issues they care about. That’s a big lesson for 2020 – and not just for Dems.
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Professor of Philosophy, University of California, Berkeley
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Professor of Political Science & Public Policy and Executive Director, Possibility Lab, University of California, Berkeley
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Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension, University of California, Berkeley
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Assistant Professor of Music, University of California, Berkeley
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Professor of Economics, University of California, Berkeley
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Associate Professor of Economics, University of California, Berkeley
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Professor of Computer Science, University of California, Berkeley
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Professor of Global Environmental Politics, University of California, Berkeley
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Postdoctoral Scholar, University of California, Berkeley
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Visiting Scholar, University of California, Berkeley
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Postdoctorante en physique, University of California, Berkeley
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Associate Project Scientist and Continuing Lecturer in Environmental Health Sciences, University of California, Berkeley
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PhD Candidate, University of California, Berkeley
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PhD student | Conservation scientist, University of California, Berkeley
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Postdoctoral scholar, University of California, Berkeley
