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Fighting climate despair: What to do to make a difference

Nov. 27, 2023

Get Associate Professor Amanda Carricoā€™s take on actions that can have meaningful impacts on reducing oneā€™s carbon footprint, from changing diet habits to reducing food waste and more.

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ā€˜Killers of the Flower Moonā€™ and Indigenous representation in film

Nov. 22, 2023

As ā€œKillers of the Flower Moonā€ shows in theaters, Professor Angelica Lawson explains how Indigenous people and stories are typically represented in film, as well as how this new movie lives up to and falls short of expectations.

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The future of real estate commissions

Nov. 20, 2023

Real estate commissions are facing several legal challenges, but industry-wide change wonā€™t happen overnight. Get scholar-in-residence Mike DelPreteā€™s take on the matter.

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When it comes to Israel-Hamas war videos, donā€™t always trust what you see

Nov. 17, 2023

People are increasingly turning to videos on TikTok, Instagram and other social media to stay up to date on the Israel-Hamas war. But media studies expert Sandra Ristovska gives her take, warning you canā€™t always trust what you see, and sharing without confirming can be dangerous.

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Social media is a lot like junk food. Hereā€™s how to make healthy choices

Nov. 1, 2023

In the wake of a historic lawsuit filed against the social media giant Meta by more than 30 states, the ATLAS Instituteā€™s Annie Margaret shares her take on how apps like Facebook and Instagram are affecting the mental health of young people. Itā€™s not too late, she says, for people of all ages to build a healthier relationship with their smartphones.

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The how and what of the latest Israel-Hamas war

Oct. 13, 2023

Longstanding conflicts and the latest Israel-Hamas war have recent and deep historical roots. Hilary Falb Kalisman gives her take on how things escalated, political and regional contexts, policy implications and more.

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A ā€˜ring of fireā€™ eclipse is coming. Hereā€™s how to watch

Oct. 6, 2023

Sky gazers in parts of the United States will see two solar eclipses in the next year, beginning with an annular, or "ring of fire," eclipse on Oct. 14. John Keller, director of the Fiske Planetarium, gives his take on what makes these events so excitingā€”and how you can observe them safely.

Senator Dianne Feinstein speaking against the illegitimate markup of nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett in 2020

Age and the political machine: What happens after a lawmaker passes away?

Oct. 3, 2023

Get Associate Professor Michaele Fergusonā€™s take on the passing of Dianne Feinstein, the longest-serving woman in U.S. Senate history, and what voters should consider before filling out a ballot.

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Lack of financial planning tied to increased risk of death

Sept. 28, 2023

People who fail to plan for their financial futures have a greater mortality risk, according to a new study. Get Assistant Professor Joe Gladstoneā€™s take.

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The appeal of an almighty ā€˜super appā€™ to rule your phone

Sept. 21, 2023

Among Americaā€™s tech giants, the race is on to create apps that do everything for consumers. But will they be able to replicate the success of Asiaā€™s super apps? Get Professor Tony Tongā€™s take.

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