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When oil prices spike, where does the money go?
Who gets all that cash, and what do they do with it?
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Data centers don’t have to be a burden on local communities – and can even support them by generating power and repurposing waste heat
Two engineers explain how data center design, construction and operation can help the facilities support their communities.
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Don’t just plant trees, plant forests to restore biodiversity for the future
The tree mix matters. Near Chesapeake Bay, scientists have been experimenting with mini-forests for over a decade. The surprising results show how biodiversity pays off.
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We designed the turf for soccer’s biggest World Cup ever – here’s how we created the same playing experience across 3 countries
The new playing fields are rolling out in stadiums from Mexico to Canada. Creating the perfect pitch in very different climates requires the right grasses and some creative tricks.
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It’s a sing-off! Myth-busting about birds and sex when it comes to defending the nest
Males aren’t the only angry birds defending their territory. A clever test finds which songbirds step up to fight off intruders and the role monogamy plays.
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Research at Chernobyl and Fukushima shows how radioactive materials move in the environment
Radiation risk can be measured, understood and controlled in ways that keep people safe, including from contaminated foods.
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Hurricanes devastated Florida’s East Coast – then seagrass made an unexpected comeback
After years of collapse, seagrass in Florida’s Mosquito Lagoon rebounded unexpectedly following 2022 hurricanes, offering new insight into ecosystem resilience.
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Hampshire College’s demise is yet another blow to creative, outside-the-box options in higher education
Hampshire College’s student-driven, unorthodox approach to education has roots in the early 1900s and a belief that students should be active, engaged learners.
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We teach at a Florida university that agreed to cooperate with ICE – and we worry that it is making our students feel less safe
At least 15 Florida state universities and colleges have signed agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement that authorize campus police to carry out immigration enforcement.
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Teenagers and younger kids are learning coded predator phrases like ‘MAP’ online, long before their parents have even heard of it
MAP, NOMAP and 764 are among the coded terms that all speak to pedophilia. Here’s how families can stay ahead of the risk.