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Border Crossing
The borders of Jordan have changed over and over in the last century. And each time they shift, Jordanian immigration policy–officially or unofficial…
1 year, 11 months ago
REPLAY: Spooky Season
Could a centuries-old curse be to blame for Will Smith’s infamous slap of Chris Rock at the Academy Awards? Amanda Kellogg uncovers the long history …
1 year, 11 months ago
Early Voting
In America, presidential primaries don’t officially begin until February of the election year. But we all know that presidential campaigns go on for …
1 year, 11 months ago
Wicked Problems
We usually reserve the word “wicked” for the worst things in life. But at Radford University, being a wicked student is a badge of honor. Every year,…
1 year, 11 months ago
Coexist
There’s an AI arms race. And anyone can compete. But AI doesn’t have moral judgment; it only sees patterns. Atin Basu says that military education ne…
2 years ago
Music That Speaks
If you’re looking for new music, you might turn to youtube, spotify, social media–basically, the internet. In Cuba, internet access is so limited tha…
2 years ago
REPLAY: Terrapins And Terriers
In the early 20th century, terrapins–a kind of turtle–were a culinary delicacy. Then humans nearly hunted them to extinction. While Americans don’t e…
2 years ago
Failing to Succeed
Failure is a key part of the scientific process. But Gertrude Fraser says women in STEM aren’t often given the same leeway to fail as their male coll…
2 years ago
REPLAY: The Attack Of The Zombie Crabs
There’s a parasite inhabiting the bodies of crabs and making them infertile. Amy Fowler says that if that parasite entered the Chesapeake Bay, 90% of…
2 years, 1 month ago
Unheard
Sitting in a doctor’s office, trying to understand medicalese, is familiar for most of us. And really frustrating. Suzanne Makarem found forty women …
2 years, 1 month ago