April 19, 2022
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Pandemic decision-making is difficult and exhausting – here’s the psychology that explains why
So much uncertainty around risk can make it extra hard to decide what to do. Richard Drury/DigitalVision via Getty Images Elizabeth Tricomi, ... -
ALS is only 50% genetic – identifying DNA regions affected by lifestyle and environmental risk factors could help pinpoint avenues for treatment
Epigenetics is how behavior and environment affect gene expression. Iryna Dobytchina/iStock via Getty Images Plus Ramona Zwamborn, Utrecht ...April 13, 2022 -
UWF's diverse student body reflected in diversification of programs
There’s a lot of talk these days in higher ed circles about an anticipated demographic cliff headed our way. Universities nationwide expect ...April 10, 2022 -
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'Really illuminating': After making the SAT optional, colleges study the results
As the deadline to submit college applications approached last year, Hilary Cabrera Orozco braced for disappointment. The daughter of Ecuadorian ...April 10, 2022 -
Asian American wrongfully accused of spying recounts damage of racial profiling
Hydrologist Sherry Chen, a Chinese immigrant, said she once saw herself as a “soldier without a uniform,” pointing to her hard work to ...April 8, 2022 -
College could take place in the metaverse, but these problems must be overcome first
Questions abound about what it means to go to college in the metaverse. Iryna Veklich/ Getty Images Nir Eisikovits, UMass Boston Higher ...April 5, 2022 -
A new way to pick the best school for your child
Different types of data can influence how parents select schools for their children. Viktorcvetkovic/E+ via Getty Images David M. Houston, ...April 5, 2022 -
The Human Genome Project pieced together only 92% of the DNA – now scientists have finally filled in the remaining 8%
Over half of the human genome contains repetitive DNA sequences whose functions are still not fully understood. Malte Mueller/fStop via Getty ...April 5, 2022
