Parasitic infections hit the health of low-income Black communities where states have neglected sewage systems
A concentrated nationwide effort to update and maintain sanitation systems is the best way to finally halt infection transmission and support health equity across the U.S., writes Theresa Gildner in The Conversation.
The Community of Ella
Therapy for dissociative identity disorder has aimed to meld many personalities into one. But that’s not the only solution, writes Rebecca Lester, chair and professor of sociocultural anthropology in Arts & Sciences.
The Muscle of Mussel Feet
Marcus Foston in the McKelvey School of Engineering is using synthetic biology to create an underwater hydrogel that mimics the strength of mussel foot proteins. In this podcast, Foston explains how the hydrogel’s powerful adhesive could replace surgical sutures and fix cracked boats.
The First Year of AI College Ends in Ruin
There’s an arms race on campus, and professors are losing, writes Ian Bogost.
‘Let’s talk about climate anxiety’
Jarea Fang, a communications associate in the Office of Sustainability, writes about climate anxiety and how young people can respond and take action.
Hunting for a picket line
A longtime member of the Writers Guild of America, Arts & Sciences’ Richard Chapman has written more than 200 hours of network television. But as the WGA settles into its fourth strike in as many decades, Chapman wonders, will this time be the charm?
New book explores investing despite uncertainty
John M. Jennings, an adjunct lecturer at Olin Business School, has written a book, “The Uncertainty Solution,” which discusses strategies for investing confidently despite many unknowns in the financial markets.
The Meaning of Meowing
Domestic cats make different sounds than their wild ancestors, suggesting that they have evolved to get our attention, writes Jonathan Losos, the William H. Danforth Distinguished University Professor.
Genomics expands the mammalverse
Diverse mammal genomes open a new portal to hidden aspects of evolutionary history, writes Michael Landis, assistant professor of biology in Arts & Sciences.
‘Florida v. Black studies’
Shanti Parikh, chair of African and African American studies in Arts & Sciences, helped develop the curriculum for the Advanced Placement course on African American studies. Here, she reflects on the course, the controversy and what’s next for Black studies programs.
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