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With Donald Trump absent again, Republican presidential hopefuls took potshots at each other but agreed that Bidenomics isn’t cutting it.
Botanizing is the practice of observing and appreciating plant life. Two plant scientists explain how it benefits people and the planet.
Seorang peneliti menjelaskan cara menciptakan kebiasaan belajar dengan menggunakan lingkaran: isyarat, rutinitas, hadiah.
The heat and chills that come with fever are not only uncomfortable but also metabolically costly. Increased body temperature, however, can make all the difference when you’re sick.
More people are seeking out traditional forms of medicine, from acupuncture to herbal medicines. The WHO is working to develop standards to make these healing practices implementable on a wide scale.
A former fencer who fell in love with the samurai sword explains how learning to wield the weapon can help people stave off trouble in other areas of life.
Discrimination, isolation and stigma related to sexual orientation or gender identity likely contribute to the higher rates of depression and lower quality of life of LGBTQ+ caregivers.
The phrase ‘research data management’ might make your eyes glaze over, but it’s actually this behind-the-scenes work that allows for large-scale scientific discoveries and collaborations.
Pesquisadores estão descobrindo como as plantas reagem à presença de cadáveres humanos. As descobertas podem ser importantes para descobrir a localização de vítimas de assassinato ou valas comuns.
Air quality forecasting is getting better, thanks in part to AI. That’s good, given the health impact of air pollution. An environmental engineer explains how systems warn of incoming smog or smoke.
Emphasizing self-sufficiency in fundraising pitches can increase charitable donations, a marketing scholar has found.
A scholar of the Hebrew Bible argues that very little is known about the location of Mount Sinai, and it is likely that it was once part of a foundational legend.
A scholar of design who researches brand campaigns critiques the social media platform’s new look.
As a powerful branch of government, the Supreme Court has enormous power over public policy only if defendants comply with its rulings.
International shipping is a big contributor to climate change, and it doesn’t change quickly, but its companies are starting to invest in cleaner fuels.
An expert panel found a potential association with liver cancer, but too little research exists to assume a causal connection. For now, the WHO left current consumption guidelines unchanged.
Transportation agencies plan for events like major bridge or highway collapses, but these events can disrupt traffic for months and affect residential neighborhoods as well as motorists.
The US and China are engaged in a classic power struggle. The question is, who will come out on top?
Bumi tidak akan ada untuk selamanya, tapi Bumi sudah ada di sini selama empat miliar tahun sebelum manusia tiba. Masih ada beberapa miliar tahun lagi sebelum Bumi musnah.
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Assistant Professor of Social Work, University of Tennessee
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Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Tennessee
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Derek H. Alderman is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor of Geography, University of Tennessee
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Assistant Professor of Geography and Sustainability, University of Tennessee
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Associate Professor of Philosophy and Fellow of the University of Tennessee Humanities Center (UTHC), University of Tennessee
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Professor of supply chain management, University of Tennessee
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Associate Professor of Geography, University of Tennessee
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Assistant Professor in Japanese Literature and Culture, University of Tennessee
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Associate Professor of Religious Studies, University of Tennessee
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Lecturer in Geography and Sustainability, University of Tennessee
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Professor of Plant Sciences, University of Tennessee
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Graduate Research Assistant in Plant Science, University of Tennessee
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PhD Student in Geography, University of Tennessee
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Associate Professor of Retail, Hospitality, and Tourism Management; Co-Founder of CODE, University of Tennessee
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Ph.D. Candidate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Tennessee
