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Alexei Morozov, Virginia Tech University – Sex...

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2025/09/03

How we deal with stressful situations may be influenced by who we’re with at the time. Alexei Morozov, research scientist with the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at Virginia Tech University, looks into the social influence. Alexei Morozov, a research scientist with the Virginia Tech’s Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC. Sex Differences in how Mice […]

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Silje Steinsbekk, Norwegian University of Science and...

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2025/09/02

If you’re feeling depressed, should you get up and move? Silje Steinsbekk, full professor at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, discusses whether physical activity is the answer. Silje Steinsbekk is a full professor of clinical child- and adolescent psychology, and co-PI of the Trondheim Early Secure Study (TESS) at the Dept. of Psychology, […]

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Emily Rosado-Solomon, Babson College – Supporting...

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2025/09/01

How can employers support employees suffering from mental illness? Emily Rosado-Solomon, assistant professor of management at Babson College, explores this topic with care. Emily Rosado-Solomon is an Assistant Professor of Management at Babson College. She received her PhD at Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations, and previously served on the faculty at California […]

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Lindsay Miles, Virginia Tech – Bed Bugs

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2025/08/29

Bed bugs aren’t just a nuisance to humans – they annoy bats too. Lindsay Miles, postdoctoral researcher at Virginia Tech, looks at the genetics of these pests. I look through the lens of population genetics and molecular evolution to understand how urbanization impacts organisms. I am co-founder of the urban evolution blog that summarizes urban […]

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Karine Rizzoti, Francis Crick Institute – Origins of...

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2025/08/28

We still have more to learn about the pituitary cells regulating puberty and reproduction. Karine Rizzoti, research scientist in the stem cell biology and developmental genetics lab at the Francis Crick Institute, examines. Karine Rizzoti completed her Ph.D. at the University Paul Sabatier in Toulouse, France, where she studied cell movements during early embryonic development. […]

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Noor Youssef, Harvard Medical School – Outpacing the...

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2025/08/27

Staying ahead of viruses can be challenging. Can AI help? Noor Youssef, Scientific lead of the Predictive Modeling for Vaccine Design group at Harvard Medical School, details why the answer may be yes. Dr. Noor Youssef is a mathematician turned biologist driven by a passion for using mathematics and computer science to tackle pressing challenges […]

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Kent Kauffman, Purdue University Fort Wayne –...

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2025/08/26

How important is a syllabus? Kent Kauffman, associate professor of business law and ethics at Purdue University Fort Wayne, discusses this. Kent Kauffman is associate professor of Business Law and Ethics, and is the MBA Programs Faculty Liaison in the Doermer School of Business at Purdue University Fort Wayne, where he teaches in the undergraduate […]

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Jiebo Luo, University of Rochester – Text-to-Video AI...

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2025/08/22

Text-to-video AI is here, but it’s far from perfect. Jiebo Luo, Albert Arendt Hopeman professor of Engineering and professor of computer science at the University of Rochester, identifies a solution to one challenge. Jiebo Luo is the Albert Arendt Hopeman Professor of Engineering and Professor of Computer Science at the University of Rochester. He is a Fellow of […]

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Katherine Wilkinson, San Jose State University –...

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2025/08/21

Understanding how your body senses muscle movement is essential for balance. Katherine Wilkinson, professor of biology at San Jose State University, examines how it works. Katherine Wilkinson is a Professor of biology at San José State University in San Jose, California. Wilkinson’s specialty is studying and understanding proprioception–how our brains understand our physical presence in […]

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Ryan Ceresola, Hartwick College – Conspiracism

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2025/08/20

What factors lead someone to believe a conspiracy theory over the official account of events? Ryan Ceresola, associate professor of sociology and chair of the department of sociology, criminology and human services at Hartwick College, takes a look at this phenomenon. Ryan Ceresola is an Associate Professor of Sociology and Chair of the Department of […]

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Bruce Tabashnik, University of Arizona – Nature’s...

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2025/08/19

Pests are evolving to become resistant to genetically engineered crops. Bruce E. Tabashnik, regent’s professor and head of the department of entomology at the University of Arizona, looks to stay one step ahead. My research team studies the evolution and management of insect resistance to crops genetically engineered for pest control. Current work focuses on […]

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Resh Gupta, Washington University in St. Louis –...

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2025/08/18

Mindfulness may help to lower anxiety for some, but not all. How do we know who is who? Resh Gupta, postdoctoral research associate at Washington University in St. Louis, looks into the research. Resh Gupta is a postdoctoral research associate with the Mindfulness Science & Practice Cluster and the Cognitive Control & Psychopathology Laboratory at […]

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Ryan Engley, Pomona College – Seriality and Our Psyches

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2025/08/15

On Pomona College Week: Did you binge-watch last weekend? Ryan Engley, assistant professor of media studies, examines why we stay up to keep watching. Ryan Engley researches the intersection of psychoanalytic theory and media studies. His current book manuscript, Seriality: Media and the Psychic Form of Everyday Life, casts the notion of seriality as a […]

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Charlotte Chang, Pomona College – Mapping the Local...

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2025/08/14

On Pomona College Week: Natural climate solutions have a role to play in fighting climate change. Charlotte Chang, assistant professor of biology and environmental analysis, explores how. Charlotte Chang is a computational sustainability scientist whose work focuses on finding solutions for nature and people to thrive together. Chang is the inaugural One Conservancy Visiting Science […]

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Char Miller, Pomona College – Why is California on Fire?

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2025/08/13

On Pomona College Week: Wildfires in California have a long history. Char Miller, W. M. Keck professor of environmental analysis and history, examines this. Char Miller is the W. M. Keck Professor of Environmental Analysis and History at Pomona College, where he teaches classes on public lands, water, fire, urbanization. Why is California on Fire? […]

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Francesco D’Acunto, Georgetown University – Can...

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2025/08/07

On Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business Week: Can algorithms be used to eliminate implicit biases in financial decisions? Francesco D’Acunto, Clark Chair in Global Real Estate and Provost Distinguished professor of finance, determines the possibilities. Francesco D’Acunto is the A. James Clark Chair in Global Real Estate and Provost Distinguished Associate Professor of Finance […]

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Ziwei Cong, Georgetown University – The Impact of...

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2025/08/06

On Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business Week: Creators want to get paid for their work, but should they also release content for free as well? Ziwei Cong, assistant professor of marketing, says yes. Ziwei Cong is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at McDonough School of Business, Georgetown University. Her research employs econometrics and machine […]

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Vishal Agrawal, Georgetown University – Designing...

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2025/08/05

On Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business Week: A lot of our clothes we buy end up in landfills. Vishal Agrawal, Professor and Henry J. Blommer Family Endowed Chair in sustainable business, looks to reduce this. Vishal Agrawal is Henry J. Blommer Family Endowed Chair in Sustainable Business, Professor of Operations and Information Management, and […]

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Yunan Ji, Georgetown University – The Hidden Cost of...

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2025/08/04

On Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business Week: Cutting costs has benefits, but also hidden costs. Yunan Ji, assistant professor of strategy at the McDonough School of Business, discusses this as it relates to health care. Yunan Ji is an Assistant Professor of Strategy at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business. Her research focuses on […]

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Sara Lipshutz, Duke University – Multiple...

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2025/08/01

Angry birds aren’t just a videogame; they have a biological reason to be angry in real life too. Sara Lipshutz, assistant professor of biology at Duke University, explores why. Sara Lipshutz is an Assistant Professor in the Biology Department at Duke University. Her lab’s research focuses on the evolution of behavior across weird and wonderfully […]

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