‘Driving while Black’: Researchers found that Black drivers make up 70% of police traffic stops on roads where only half the drivers are Black.
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It happens in journalism and it happens in the arts. But in Congress – where just 2% of representatives held blue-collar or service-industry jobs before entering politics – it’s rampant.
In asking how Buddhism gained such a vast material presence, the course helps students understand how a religion manages to survive over time.
Doctors use social media for reasons ranging from the strictly professional to the highly personal: They connect with colleagues, raise awareness of social issues and educate the public on health topics.
As of 2022, only Nigeria and Sudan had lower trade-to-GDP ratios.
Les utilisateurs se montrent particulièrement créatifs pour adapter leur expérience de consommation en fonction de leurs besoins. Ce qui n’est pas sans poser problème pour les entreprises…
Parsing the risk of myocarditis from viral infection versus vaccination is challenging, and researchers are intensely studying the various factors that are at play.
An environmental health lawyer explains why some states have weaker rules than others, and how you can make your concerns heard.
Gifts that migrants bring back home deny recipient countries taxes and reinforce the belief that local items are inferior.
Drive-throughs not only increase air pollution and emissions, but also contribute to a car-centred culture that we need to avoid.
Many scientists stuck at home during university closures dealt with increased domestic responsibilities. But some groups had it worse than others.
Today’s social media is plagued by racism and sexism. Without intentionally building the metaverse to be inclusive, it will be, too.
La gestion d’énormes quantités de débris et de déchets constitue l’un des principaux défis à relever pour les collectivités confrontées à une catastrophe naturelle.
An early childhood development expert explains why so many preschoolers are kicked out of child care, and what to do if it happens to your child.
Machine learning is great at finding patterns but doesn’t know what those patterns mean. Combine it with knowledge gained from genetic research and you have a powerful view into the workings of cells.
Vaccines have successfully curtailed viral diseases for decades. But as COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy shows, mistrust and misinformation continue to put lives at risk.
Prince Philip died at 99. Living to such a ripe old age isn’t unusual for UK royals. Nor is it surprising, argues an expert on aging and longevity.
With the onset of spring come thunderstorms, and sometimes tornadoes. Learn how these systems form and why night tornadoes are especially deadly.
Scientists have developed and tested a new anti-clotting drug in mice that shows promise for treating heart attacks and stroke. It may also prove useful for COVID-19.
L’ancien chef rebelle ivoirien Guillaume Soro vient d’être condamné par un tribunal de son pays à vingt ans de prison pour corruption. La CPI pourrait également se saisir de son cas.
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Doctoral Candidate in Communication, University of Illinois Chicago
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Associate Professor of Marketing, University of Illinois Chicago
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Assistant Professor of Pediatric Cardiology, University of Illinois Chicago
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Professor of Medicine, Pharmacology and Biomedical Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago
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Professor of Psychology, University of Illinois Chicago
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Professor of Medical Education, University of Illinois Chicago
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Distinguished Professor of English, Disability Studies and Medical Education, University of Illinois Chicago
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Professor Emeritus of History, University of Illinois Chicago
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Assistant Professor, University of Illinois Chicago
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Associate Professor of Archeology, University of Illinois Chicago
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Associate Professor or Urban Planning and Policy, University of Illinois Chicago
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Doctoral student in Bioinformatics, University of Illinois Chicago
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Research Assistant Professor of Public Health, University of Illinois Chicago
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Professor of Urban Engineering, University of Illinois Chicago
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Professor Emeritus of Public Administration, University of Illinois Chicago
