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Scholars writing for The Conversation take a deeper look at some of the issues expected to be on the agenda when the leaders of the world’s two biggest economies meet.
Scientists are trying to figure out if time travel is even theoretically possible. If it is, it looks like it would take a whole lot more knowledge and resources than humans have now to do it.
Migrants to the US say they need a map to help them navigate the world of higher education.
Researchers discovered a satellite virus latching onto the neck of another virus called MindFlayer. Studying the viral arms race between similar viruses could lead to new ways to fight infections.
The jokes, memes and skits came thick and fast – but behind the humor were serious points.
Developers have overbuilt office and commercial space in US cities for decades. Now, in the wake of pandemic shutdowns, many downtowns face hard choices about the future.
A book-length thought experiment uses math to investigate some of life’s big questions.
Scholars differ over whether having students use AI in their assignments will help or hurt their careers after graduation.
Durante décadas, os cientistas acreditaram que somente os pássaros machos cantavam. Então, as mulheres entraram em campo e mostraram o que seus antecessores não haviam percebido.
Un químico explica cómo la estructura de los folículos pilosos, el código genético y factores ambientales como la humedad influyen en el comportamiento diario del cabello.
A chemist explains how the structure of your hair follicles, your genetic code and environmental factors like humidity influence how hair behaves on a day-to-day basis.
Dibentuk melalui proses geologi maupun teknik laboratorium, berlian tetaplah keras. Sifatnya yang unik memberikannya sifat yang tidak berhubungan dengan kemilaunya.
Scholars examine how state laws that restrict lessons on race could affect students and educators.
While Lewis Hine’s early-20th century photographs of working children compelled Congress to limit or ban child labor, the US Department of Labor is now under fire for failing to enforce these laws.
The official forecast calls for a strong El Niño by winter, but other models suggest it might dip in and out. An atmospheric scientist explains.
What was behind the latest encounter between US and Chinese military vessels in contested waters?
‘Star Trek: Picard’ is set 400 years in the future, but, like most science fiction, it deals with issues in the here and now. The show’s third and final season provides a lens on cybersecurity.
Chronic stress from living with systemic racism and gun violence can lead to increased symptoms of PTSD and depression as well as elevated cortisol levels.
Multidrug-resistant fungal infections are an emerging global health threat. Figuring out how fungi evade treatments offers new avenues to counter resistance.
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Assistant Professor of Astronomy and Astrophysics, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Senior Research Scientist, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Curator and Head of Special Collections and Gallery, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Associate Professor of Spanish, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Emeritus Professor of Sociology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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John Rennie Short is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor Emeritus of Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Manager of the Molecular Characterization and Analysis Complex, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Assistant Professor, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Professor of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Associate Professor of History and Asian Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Professor of Literacy, Culture and Instructional Design & Technology, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Principle Lecturer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Professor of Chemistry and Dean of the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
