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There are three very different kinds of liberty. When people talk about religious liberty, what kind of liberty they might mean?
The Trump administration may reverse a recent push to require oil companies to disclose more information about climate change risks to investors. Is that a good thing?
A short history of legal challenges to immigrant detention practices in the U.S. may shed light on what’s to come for the new administration.
As Trump explores warmer ties to Russia, he’d be wise to brush up on the history of past resets and the role the oil industry played in each one. The results weren’t good.
In his first year of office, Trump’s immigration policy will likely focus not on building an expensive wall, but rather on the work that earned Obama the nickname ‘Deporter in Chief.’
Thousands of seabirds die every year from consuming plastic trash in the oceans. But why do they eat plastic? New research shows that it produces odors that help some species find prey.
Toutes les bananes que nous consommons sont issues de la même monoculture, ce qui expose le fruit à de graves épidémies. Mais heureusement, la génétique a plus d’un tour dans son sac.
The SEC and others are pressing Exxon to disclose more climate change risks to investors. But new research suggests shareholders are already pricing in those costs on their own.
Every single Cavendish banana plant worldwide is genetically identical. This vast monoculture sets them up for disastrous disease outbreaks. But researchers have ideas on how to protect the crop.
Most ocean species start out as larvae drifting with currents. Using underwater robots, scientists have found that larvae use swimming motions to affect their course and reach suitable places to grow.
A pregnant woman’s immune response may be a risk factor for some neurological conditions like autism and schizophrenia in the baby later on.
Many think that men are simply better than women at video games. Researchers recently compared performances of male and female gamers to determine if there’s truth to this assumption.
Lakes contain most of the fresh water on Earth’s surface. Recent research at Lake Tahoe in the Sierra Nevada mountains shows that climate change could alter lake chemistry, threatening these sources.
Advocates have argued for years about whether genetically engineered crops are safe to grow and eat. Plant pathologist and geneticist Pamela Ronald calls for a more nuanced discussion.
Computers are increasingly used to prove mathematical theorems. So does that mean human mathematicians will become obselete?
Honey bees, which pollinate many valuable crops, are threatened by parasites, pesticides and development. But selective breeding, more benign pesticides and better nutrition could help turn the tide.
One common terrestrial bacterium has been found to grow in the microgravity of the International Space Station than on Earth, although it remains a mystery why.
The risks of UV radiation exposure are well-known, but some scientists are exploring lesser-known benefits of UV light.
Genetically modified animals can help to feed the world’s burgeoning population, but there is still a lot of misinformation concerning its safety.
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Associate Professional Researcher in Transportation, University of California, Davis
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Ph.D. Candidate in Communication, University of California, Davis
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Professor of Religious Studies and Comparative Literature, University of California, Davis
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Associate Professor of Human Ecology, University of California, Davis
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Associate Professor of Communication, University of California, Davis
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Health Sciences Assistant Professor of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis
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Professor of Criminal Law, Immigration, and Race and Law, University of California, Davis
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Ph.D. Candidate in Communication, University of California, Davis
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Research Affiliate in Human Ecology, University of California, Davis
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Lecturer at the Graduate School of Management, University of California, Davis, University of California, Davis
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Research Affiliate in Legal and Political Philosophy, University of California, Davis
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Ph.D. Candidate in Communication, University of California, Davis
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Professional Researcher, Electric Vehicle Research Center, University of California, Davis
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PhD Candidate, Civil and Environmental Engineering, UC Davis, University of California, Davis
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Professor of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Davis
