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Famine, subjugation and nuclear fallout: How Soviet experience helped sow resentment among Ukrainians toward Russia

  • Written by Emily Channell-Justice, Director of the Temerty Contemporary Ukraine Program, Harvard University
imageA statue commemorating the Ukrainian famine, in which millions died.Ukrainian Presidency/Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Ukraine and Russia share a great deal in the way of history and culture – indeed for long periods in the past, the neighboring countries were part of larger empires encompassing both territories.

But that history...

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How is snowfall measured? A meteorologist explains how volunteers tally up winter storms

  • Written by Bill Syrett, Associate Teaching Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science and Manager of the Joel N. Myers Weather Center, Penn State
imageStrict rules guide the official count for how much solid precipitation fell. Photos by Vesuviante/Moment via Getty Images

The Blue Hill Observatory, a few miles south of Boston, recorded the deepest snow cover in its 130-year history, an incredible 46 inches, in February 2015. The same month, Bangor, Maine, tied its record for deepest snow at 53...

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Where are all the substitute teachers?

  • Written by Suzanne McLeod, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Binghamton University, State University of New York
imageSubstitute teachers, like this one in Indiana in 2020, are in short supply during the pandemic.AP Photo/Michael Conroy

As a result of the omicron variant of the coronavirus, many school districts across the country are finding themselves short of teachers, who are quitting, getting sick or even dying.

Some schools have even called on parents to step...

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How real is 'Abbott Elementary?' A former Philadelphia school teacher weighs in

  • Written by Lynnette Mawhinney, Department Chair and Associate Professor of Urban Education, Rutgers University - Newark
image'Abbott Elementary' takes place in the Philadelphia school district. ABC/Gilles Mingasson

ABC’s mockumentary “Abbott Elementary” follows a group of dedicated teachers who work at a Philadelphia school. The show takes a comedic approach toward issues in inner city schools. Here, Lynnette Mawhinney, a former Philadelphia...

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Behind the 11 Oath Keepers charged with sedition are many more who have been trained by the US military

  • Written by Mia Bloom, Professor and fellow at Evidence Based Cyber Security Program, GSU, Georgia State University
imageStewart Rhodes must stay behind bars until his trial.Philip Pacheco/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

The leader of the Oath Keepers militia, Stewart Rhodes, must stay behind bars pending trial for his alleged role in the storming of the Capitol, a judge ruled on Jan. 26, 2022. While this means authorities can keep tabs on the whereabouts of Rhodes...

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West Elm Caleb and the rise of the TikTok tabloid

  • Written by Jenna Drenten, Associate Professor of Marketing, Loyola University Chicago
imageOn TikTok, stories can be manufactured and dramatized like an investigative gossip reel.Jenna Drenten, CC BY-SA

Can you believe Makayla was dropped from Bama Rush? Do you think Couch Guy was cheating? Did you see Gabby Petito’s last post before she went missing?

If you don’t spend much time online, you may not recognize these names....

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Youth largely underestimate the risks of contracting STIs through oral sex, a new study finds

  • Written by Tammy Chang, Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, University of Michigan
imageYoung people say they don't use protection during oral sex.F.G. Trade/E+ via Getty Images

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Young people are largely unaware of the risk of contracting sexually transmitted infections, or STIs, through oral sex. That’s the finding of our recent study, published in...

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Is the omicron variant Mother Nature’s way of vaccinating the masses and curbing the pandemic?

  • Written by Prakash Nagarkatti, Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, University of South Carolina
imagePreliminary research suggests that the omicron variant may potentially induce a robust immune response.Olga Siletskaya/Moment via Getty Images

In the short time since the omicron variant was identified in South Africa in November 2021, researchers have quickly learned that it has three unique characteristics: It spreads efficiently and quickly, it...

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Federal Reserve plans to raise interest rates 'soon' to fight inflation: What that means for consumers and the economy

  • Written by Alexander Kurov, Professor of Finance and Fred T. Tattersall Research Chair in Finance, West Virginia University
imageAll eyes are on Fed Chair Jerome Powell as the central bank prepares to raise rates for the first time in three years. Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP

The Federal Reserve on Jan. 26, 2022, signaled plans to begin raising interest rates “soon” – possibly in March – in a bid to tamp down inflation before it poses a serious risk...

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Stephen Breyer is set to retire – should his replacement on the Supreme Court have a term limit?

  • Written by Paul M. Collins, Jr., Professor of Legal Studies and Political Science, UMass Amherst
imageWill Stephen Breyer's replacement on the Supreme Court serve for so long?AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta

A vacancy sign hangs above the Supreme Court bench following reports on Jan. 26, 2022, that long-serving liberal justice Stephen Breyer is set to retire.

Names are already being thrown around in the media as to who will replace him, aided by helpful...

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  2. 'Teaching has always been hard, but it's never been like this' – elementary school teachers talk about managing their classrooms during a pandemic
  3. The herbicide dicamba was supposed to solve farmers' weed problems – instead, it's making farming harder for many of them
  4. New federal wildfire plan is ambitious – but the Forest Service needs more money and people to fight the growing risks
  5. US has taken FARC off its terrorist list, giving insight into Biden's foreign policy
  6. Russia's recent invasions of Ukraine and Georgia offer clues to what Putin might be thinking now
  7. It's just a 'panic attack' – Russian media blames US for escalating Ukraine crisis
  8. The pandemic changed death rituals and left grieving families without a sense of closure
  9. When will the COVID-19 pandemic end? 4 essential reads on past pandemics and what the future could bring
  10. Does it really empower women to expect them to make the first move?
  11. What is the best mask for COVID-19? A mechanical engineer explains the science after 2 years of testing masks in his lab
  12. How this cycle of redistricting is making gerrymandered congressional districts even safer and undermining majority rule
  13. How 5G puts airplanes at risk – an electrical engineer explains
  14. The US military presence in Europe has been declining for 30 years – the current crisis in Ukraine may reverse that trend
  15. From odor to action – how smells are processed in the brain and influence behavior
  16. Life's stages are changing -- we need new terms and new ideas to describe how adults develop and grow
  17. Offshore wind farms could help capture carbon from air and store it long-term – using energy that would otherwise go to waste
  18. The 13th Amendment's fatal flaw created modern-day convict slavery
  19. Offshore wind farms could help capture carbon from air and store it long-term, saving money – a geophysicist explains how
  20. Opioid overdose: A bioethicist explains why restricting supply may not be the right solution
  21. Yizker bikher books commemorate Holocaust deaths – but also celebrate Jewish communities' life
  22. How mRNA and DNA vaccines could soon treat cancers, HIV, autoimmune disorders and genetic diseases
  23. What's a 990 form? A charity accounting expert explains
  24. More women in a STEM field leads people to label it as a 'soft science,' according to new research
  25. How many bones do penguins have?
  26. Kazakhstan's internet shutdown is the latest episode in an ominous trend: digital authoritarianism
  27. Schools join the fight against human trafficking
  28. Tonga eruption was so intense, it caused the atmosphere to ring like a bell
  29. Thich Nhat Hanh, who worked for decades to teach mindfulness, approached death in that same spirit
  30. Why 30 out of 32 NFL head coaches are white -- behind the NFL's abysmal record on diversity
  31. Why most NFL head coaches are white -- behind the NFL's abysmal record on diversity
  32. Pope Benedict accused of mishandling sex abuse cases: 4 essential reads
  33. Ukraine got a signed commitment in 1994 to ensure its security – but can the US and allies stop Putin's aggression now?
  34. The sunsetting of the child tax credit expansion could leave many families without enough food on the table
  35. Alpha then delta and now omicron – 6 questions answered as COVID-19 cases once again surge across the globe
  36. Conflicts between nursing home residents are often chalked up to dementia – the real problem is inadequate care and neglect
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  38. 5 things to know about why Russia might invade Ukraine – and why the US is involved
  39. What is bioengineered food? An agriculture expert explains
  40. How the Biden administration is making gains in an uphill battle against Russian hackers
  41. A year after Navalny's return, Putin remains atop a changed Russia
  42. Supreme Court rejects Trump's blocking of Jan. 6 docs: 3 key takeaways from ruling
  43. How antisemitic conspiracy theories contributed to the recent hostage-taking at the Texas synagogue
  44. The better you are at math, the more money seems to influence your satisfaction
  45. Stressed out at college? Here are five essential reads on how to take better care of your mental health
  46. Overruling Roe may not be conservatives' best strategy – Brown v. Board of Education shows how Supreme Court can uphold precedent while gutting its meaning
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  48. Pain and anxiety are linked to breathing in mouse brains – suggesting a potential target to prevent opioid overdose deaths
  49. The Electoral Count Act of 1887 is showing its age – here's how to help Congress certify a presidential election with more certainty
  50. Beavers offer lessons about managing water in a changing climate, whether the challenge is drought or floods