Universities in every state care for congressional papers that document US political history − federal cuts put their work at risk

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In 1971, the president of Mississippi State University, Dr. William L. Giles, invited President Richard Nixon to attend the dedication of U.S. Sen. John C. Stennis papers to the university librarys archives. Nixon...

1 in 3 Florida third graders have untreated cavities – how parents can protect their children’s teeth

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He hides his smile in every school photo, Jaydens mother told me, holding up a picture of her 6-year-old son. I first met Jayden not his real name as a patient at the University of Florida community dental outreach...

How can the James Webb Space Telescope see so far?

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Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question youd like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. Imagine a camera so powerful it can see light from galaxies that...

What happens to your brain when you watch videos online at faster speeds than normal

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Many of us have got into the habit of listening to podcasts, audiobooks and other online content at increased playback speeds. For younger people, it might even be the norm. One survey of students in California, for...

What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska

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The largest tract of public land in the United States is a wild expanse of tundra and wetlands stretching across nearly 23 million acres of northern Alaska. Its called the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska, but despite...

Why the traditional college major may be holding students back in a rapidly changing job market

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Colleges and universities are struggling to stay afloat. The reasons are numerous: declining numbers of college-age students in much of the country, rising tuition at public institutions as state funding shrinks, and a...

Here’s a way to save lives, curb traffic jams and make commutes faster and easier − ban left turns at intersections

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More than 60% of traffic collisions at intersections involve left turns. Some U.S. cities including San Francisco, Salt Lake City and Birmingham, Alabama are restricting left turns. Dr. Vikash Gayah, a professor of civil...