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A new way to give an old TB vaccine proves highly effective in monkeys

  • Written by JoAnne L. Flynn, Professor of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics, University of Pittsburgh
Chest x-ray of a person with TB infection in both the right and left lungs. Schira/Shutterstock.com

What if you could make the tuberculosis vaccine much more powerful, not by altering the ingredients, but just by changing the way it is given to people? It would help prevent the infection that kills more people every year than any other microbe.

A...

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Countries to watch in 2020, from Chile to Afghanistan: 5 essential reads

  • Written by Catesby Holmes, Religion Editor | International Editor, The Conversation US
Anti-government protesters in Chile defend themselves against a police water cannon, Santiago, Nov. 15, 2019. AP Photo/Luis Hidalgo

Where will the world’s attention turn in 2020?

The United States’ impeachment trial of Donald Trump and the United Kingdom’s long-awaited Brexit are sure bets. And after the U.S. military withdrawal...

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How putting purpose into your New Year’s resolutions can bring meaning and results

  • Written by Benjamin Houltberg, Research Director, Performance Science Institute, University of Southern California
Remembering why you want to eat better and take better care of yourself can help you stick to your resolutions. Being present to family is one important reason.Prostock studio/Shutterstock.com

People worldwide make New Year’s resolutions every year in an attempt to improve their lives. Common resolutions are to exercise more, eat healthier,...

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Higher education in America's prisons: 4 essential reads

  • Written by Jamaal Abdul-Alim, Education Editor, The Conversation
There is growing political interest in providing higher education to those behind bars.AdrianoK/Shutterstock.com

In 2020, I’m going to take you to prison. At least that’s my plan as education editor, since there’s a growing interest among lawmakers and others in education behind bars.

As a former crime reporter, I have a keen...

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Why the race for the presidency begins with the Iowa caucus

  • Written by Steffen W. Schmidt, Lucken Endowed Professor of Political Science, Iowa State University
On Jan. 3, 2012, voters sign in on caucus night at Point of Grace Church in Waukee, Iowa. AP/Evan Vucci

The first and most visible test of candidate support in the 2020 presidential election is the Iowa presidential caucus, which takes place on Feb. 3.

While Iowa does not control who becomes the candidate of each party, Iowans’ choices almost...

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Deaf Christians often struggle to hear God's word, but some find meaning in the richness of who they are

  • Written by Jana Bennett, Professor of Religion, University of Dayton
Deaf worshippers sign a hymn while following sign language interpreter Diely Martinez at Holyrood Episcopal Church-Iglesia Santa Cruz in New York City, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019.AP Photo/Emily Leshner

For years, my husband would say after we returned from the church, “I thought the sermon was good.” To that, I would reply, “I...

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What do kids really think about Santa?

  • Written by Jonathan Lane, Assistant Professor of Psychology and Human Development, Vanderbilt University
Young children are captivated by the Santa Claus myth. Yoganov Konstantin/Shutterstock.com

Children’s belief in Santa may be taken as evidence that they’re gullible or unable to distinguish fantasy from reality. But, consider your reaction to the following scenario:

The past few nights, the local news has been filled with reports of an...

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Washington's perilous Christmas night crossing of the Delaware: Health hazards worse than war

  • Written by Richard Gunderman, Chancellor's Professor of Medicine, Liberal Arts, and Philanthropy, Indiana University
'Washington Crossing the Delaware,' by Emanuel Leutze.Emanuel Leutze/Wikimedia Commons

For most people today, Christmas is a time of food, family and festivities, when attention turns from work and woes to fellowship and celebration. Yet it has not always been so. In fact, Christmas of 1776 marked one of the most harrowing days in American history...

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Lemurs are the world's most endangered mammals, but planting trees can help save them

  • Written by Andrea L. Baden, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Hunter College
Black-and-white ruffed lemurs are important indicators of rainforest health.Franck Rabenahy, CC BY-NDMadagascar, the world’s fourth-largest island, is a global biodiversity hotspot.Andrea Baden

The island of Madagascar off the southeastern coast of Africa hosts at least 12,000 plant species and 700 vertebrate species, 80% to 90% of which are...

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Hate exercise? Small increases in physical activity can make a big difference

  • Written by Libby Richards, Associate Professor of Nursing, Purdue University
You don't have to run a marathon to get into better shape. Make walking a part of your routine every day.Rawpixel/Shutterstock.com

A new year typically brings new resolutions. While making resolutions is easy, sticking with them is not. Exercise-related resolutions consistently make the top 10 list, but up to 80% of resolutions to be healthier,...

Read more: Hate exercise? Small increases in physical activity can make a big difference

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