And in the aftermath of that deadly night of extreme weather conditions, which meteorologists and climatologists consider historic, questions about intensifying climate change, tornadoes are starting to emerge. In Kentucky, the series of tornadoes uprooted trees, destroyed homes and infrastructure, and killed at least 70 people. Governor Andy Beshear toldRead More →
Ultimately, the andenes, stocks, and quipus helped the Inca gradually expand an empire that eventually dominated much of South America, encompassed 12 million people, and produced majestic citadels such as the Machu Picchu. But the arrival of the Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century triggered the overthrow of the IncasRead More →
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A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine found that among 11,207 men, who … [+] were between the ages of 20 and 65 and had no history of cardiovascular disease, those who vaped daily were 2.41 times more likely to report having erectile dysfunction than those whoRead More →
Since 1950, there have been only 19 F / EF4 tornadoes in the United States in the last month of the year and only 2 F / EF5 tornadoes. The last EF4 tornado to hit the United States in December was during the Christmas outbreak of December 2015. The lastRead More →
Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz is an epidemiologist and writer based in Sydney, Australia. His work focuses on chronic disease, pandemic response and, more recently, error detection in science. In this editorial, he discusses research issues that have become increasingly evident during the pandemic. Share on Pinterest“And then there was a pandemic, andRead More →
Short for United Services Automobile Association, USAA offers a variety of auto insurance policies that meet all of its customers’ needs. The company is renowned for its customer satisfaction and low prices. But there is a catch. To obtain USAA policy, you must be in the United States Army, aRead More →
Mary, Queen of Scots, used a complicated ‘letter locking’ process to cover up the secrets of the last letter she wrote before she was beheaded, researchers have found. Written in French on February 8, 1587 to Henry III, King of France from his prison cell, the letter saw Marie writeRead More →
Pixabay The Jackson Institute for Global Affairs announced Tuesday that it will establish the Schmidt Program on Artificial Intelligence, Emerging Technologies, and National Power, fostering interdisciplinary AI and cyberspace-focused research and education. The Schmidt program is a new initiative of International Security Studies at Yale, thanks to a donation ofRead More →
From wampum belts to historical photographs, Cara Krmpotich and Heidi bohaker seek to digitally bring together thousands of Indigenous artifacts from the Great Lakes region with the communities that once created them. The University of Toronto research duo lead an international team that aims to decolonize museum practices by creatingRead More →
Mammoths may not have become extinct until about 6,000 years ago – more recently than previously believed – just like the wild horses that once grazed the plains of North America, new findings show. from McMaster University. A team of scientists from Hamilton, Ont., Along with the University of Alberta,Read More →
Posted: 7:00 a.m. on December 9, 2021 Hackney star Michaela Coel has been named one of England’s most influential women, according to a new study. The multitalented British actress, screenwriter, director, producer and singer rose to prominence when she created the BAFTA-winning E4 TV show Chewing Gum. Her most recentRead More →
The Game Awards 2021 are here. After a year marked by the pandemic which prevented the event from being held in person – it was a digital connection with three different cities – the most high profile awards gala in the video game industry is being held at dawn fromRead More →
An early Christmas present was presented to scientists in the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) by an Air Force C-17A Globemaster III. A drilling rig for the Million Year Ice Core project, which will collect ice samples to form a record of Earth’s climate history, was transported from Hobart Airport toRead More →
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Army veteran William Thomas made a compelling case on Wednesday, based on his own research, that city-native Daniel Griffin was the first victim killed in the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor 80 years ago. Courtesy of: William Thomas “It may seem difficult to prove becauseRead More →
Canada’s most prestigious French-language scholarly society today announced the recipients of its research grants, with two McGill professors among the recipients. At its 77th virtual gala ceremony, the non-profit organization Acfas, the Association francophone pour le savoir, awarded McGill’s Professor Michel Biron the André-Laurendeau Prize and Professor Susanne Lajoie theRead More →
BRATTLEBORO – After revealing research from three local students and their teacher, the city will purchase and install a new plaque to recognize the number of Vermonters who served during the Civil War but were not officially recognized on a monument because of the racism and classism of the time.Read More →
The CU Museum of Natural History will be open for in-person tours during the winter break. Visit three new exhibits, presented now, exploring climate change and ice. BioLoungeDive deep, beyond the ice of Antarctica, into the ancient dry valleys, where CU conducts world-class research! Available in Spanish. This exhibit isRead More →
December 8, 2021 For over 100 years, Reed’s professors have distinguished themselves by treating students as intellectual peers – “Comrades of the Quest,” to borrow the president. William T. Fostermemorable phrase. Here we celebrate six professors who were recently appointed to prestigious chairs, a mark of esteem from their colleaguesRead More →
AUSTIN (KXAN) – The same strategy used to create the COVID-19 vaccine is now helping researchers tackle another priority pathogen – and it all stems from research started here in Austin at the University of Texas. “We have investigators here at UT who are not only working on the currentRead More →
There are few disciplines that change as quickly as science. New research is being conducted and published every day, and it only takes one discovery to turn years of study upside down. Despite being such a dynamic field, science has managed to maintain a striking trend – the under-representation ofRead More →
A group of students from Lehigh’s Martindale Student Associates Honors Program completed and presented their research journal to the Consul and Deputy Consuls General of Argentina at their Consulate in New York on November 18. Each year, the program allows 12 students to travel to a chosen destination abroad andRead More →
Q. How did these exhibitions come about? Hertz: When Roberto approached me to inquire about the development of an exhibition presenting a selection of works of Art Properties, I immediately understood the interest of such a project. I was struck by the fact that Columbia has such a large, richRead More →
The best history of sport, the comprehensive four-volume history book detailing the first 100 years of the Packers, is now available for purchase exclusively through the Packers Pro Shop, both in-store and online. Christl will be available to sign books and meet Packers fans from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Read More →
Students and faculty at the Ric Edelman College of Communication & Creative Arts held their first Fall Research Showcase on December 4, a forum that explored a wide range of topics, from the controversial name change of an NFL football team to to continued denial of AIDS to devastating loss.Read More →
A research center whose academic experts have brought the importance of the history of sport and its impact on society to a global audience celebrates its 25e birthday at De Montfort University Leicester (DMU). The International Center for Sports History and Culture (ICSHC) is responsible for publishing a myriad ofRead More →
Lindsay Sorell (photo) is the Prince Albert Historical Society’s new Indigenous History Researcher. – Photo submitted. Lindsay Sorell’s new role combines two things she loves in life: history and research. Sorell, a Métis artist, researcher and writer, began her new position as an Indigenous history researcher at the Prince AlbertRead More →
GALESBURG – The Galesburg Library Foundation is providing funding to three students (two college and one high school) who will form a team to complete a collaborative history project on Galesburg this summer. Beginning in early June, the project will last eight weeks and require 15 hours of work perRead More →
For most of American history, black children rarely saw themselves in children’s literature, and even when they did, the portrayals were generally patronizing, paternalistic, or downright racist. Amanda Gailey, associate professor of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, traces her interest in this topic to her time at Washington UniversityRead More →
WYTHEVILLE, Va. (WFXR) – William A. Veselik, Archivist of the FB Kegley Library at Wytheville Community College (WCC) has written two articles: one titled “19th-Century Toll Record Book Sheds Light on History of the Southwestern Virginia Turnpike ”and a titled“ Michael Kellinger, the N’er-Do-Well Son of George Killinger: His Life,Read More →
DeKalb, Ill. – You can no longer call Jeremy Knoll a Research Rookie. NIU junior Jeremy Knoll will be publishing his research on Illinois Civil War monuments over the summer. The Springfield junior, who chose NIU in part because of its Research Rookies program, is already receiving the kind ofRead More →