Understanding the US political divide, one word cloud at a time
Descriptions never seem to do justice to how these divides are experienced, which speaks to the wisdom of the writing rule, “Show, don’t tell.”
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Plague bacteria may be hiding in common soil or water microbes, waiting to emerge
A study conducted at the Infectious Disease Research Center shows that common soil and waterborne microorganisms could play a role in protecting this dangerous pathogen between outbreaks.
Before the U.S. approves new uranium mining, consider its toxic legacy
Uranium – the raw material for nuclear power and nuclear weapons – is having a moment in the spotlight.
Before the US approves new uranium mining, consider its toxic legacy
Uranium – the raw material for nuclear power and nuclear weapons – is having a moment in the spotlight.
A look at Pyeongchang's heartwarming cuisine
Overall, the province’s food is simple, healthy, and can appeal to a global palate. The cooking method – which accentuates the natural flavors and aromas of the ingredients – is also rather uncomplicated.
3 key quotes from Trump’s first State of the Union, explained
“It is time to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure … I am asking both parties to come together to give us the safe, fast, reliable and modern infrastructure our economy needs and our people deserve.”
3 key quotes from Trump’s first State of the Union, explained
“It is time to rebuild our crumbling infrastructure … I am asking both parties to come together to give us the safe, fast, reliable and modern infrastructure our economy needs and our people deserve.”
California's other drought: A major earthquake is overdue
For major events, with magnitudes of 7 or greater, California is actually in an earthquake drought. Multiple segments of the expansive San Andreas Fault system are now sufficiently stressed to produce large and damaging events.
What the 2018 farm bill means for urban, suburban and rural America
Farm bill proponents will have to work even harder now than in the past to underscore the magnitude and impact of this legislation, and the ways in which it affects everyone living in the United States.
Post-fire landslide problems aren’t new and likely to get worse
Why did these deadly flows happen? To what extent were these flows caused by the fire, the extreme burst of rainfall, or a combination? And what can we do to reduce similar risks in the future?