Coyote genes may show urban evolution at work
A new study by Elizabeth Carlen, a postdoctoral fellow with the Living Earth Collaborative at WashU, outlines the ways by which city life may be shaping the evolution of urban coyotes, the highly adaptable carnivores spotted in alleyways from Berkeley, Calif., to the Bronx, in New York.
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This course examines Israeli school division to better understand education policy – and society – in the US
I hope students will develop independent opinions on education, divided societies and Israel. They should feel comfortable talking about these topics and be confident in voicing evidence-based positions, writes Ayala Hendin.
Opinion: How the loss of the American Dream fueled Trump’s return
In order to win national elections in the future, those running for office would be wise to fully appreciate the mainstream importance of the American Dream, and the importance of making that dream a reality for the millions who have been falling further behind in recent times, writes Mark Rank.
Kamala Harris memes questioning her cultural background highlight Americans’ contradictions with race
Harris memes can be understood as saying less about Harris’ identity. They say more about online users’ complex negotiations with the slippery – and joyful and complicated – nature of race itself, writes Raven Maragh-Lloyd.
Videos
WashU balloon goes over big
For the first time, WashU sponsored a hot air balloon in the Great Forest Park Balloon Race, an annual hot air balloon festival held in Forest Park. “Time Traveler” was among the dozens of entrants that delighted the STL community Sept. 15-16, 2023.
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Book explores consequences of political conversations
In her new book, political scientist Taylor Carlson, in Arts & Sciences, explores how political information changes as it flows from the news media to person to person. Her research shows that socially transmitted information becomes sparse, biased, less accurate and mobilizing — fueling a “distorted democracy.”