Caregiving burdens, medical debt are reshaping health in the US
Research co-authored by Sandro Galea of WashU’s School of Public Health links rising family care responsibilities and unpaid medical bills to housing instability and population health risks.
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‘Europa’s quiet seafloor’
Planetary scientist Paul Byrne, in Arts & Sciences, takes part in an episode of the “Planetary Radio” podcast to discuss his recent study raising doubts about the possibility of life on the seafloor of Europa, an icy moon of Jupiter.
Jonson-Reid, Drake co-author new book, ‘Understanding Child Welfare’
The Brown School’s Melissa Jonson-Reid and Brett Drake are co-authors of a new book that examines the processes and outcomes of child welfare services in the U.S., with global comparisons highlighting both challenges and opportunities in the field.
What is the American Dream, and has it become harder to achieve in recent years?
There is no other country that has quite the equivalent of the American Dream. As the nation enters its next 250 years, working toward reestablishing the concept as a reality for millions of people who have fallen behind may be vital to maintaining the essence of the American promise, writes Mark Rank.
Videos
Researcher for a day
WashU engineer Marcus Foston regularly hosts middle school students to learn about cutting-edge science. It’s part of WashU’s immersive “Researcher for a Day” program.
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A new ‘Paradiso’
Celebrated poet Mary Jo Bang completes the third book in a modern translation of The Divine Comedy, an effort that took two decades.