Essay Archive
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December 2, 2024
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Tiny laboratories that fit in your hand can rapidly identify pathogens using electricity
An essay by Blanca Lapizco-Encinas, professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, published by The Conversation.
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November 21, 2024
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Americans agree more than they might think − not knowing this jeopardizes the nation’s shared values
An essay written by Lawrence Torcello, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, published by The Conversation.
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August 5, 2024
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Sustainability and resilience: What do they mean, and how do they matter for policy?
An essay written by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, published by The Conversation.
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June 21, 2024
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Space radiation can damage satellites − my team discovered that a next-generation material could self-heal when exposed to cosmic rays
An essay by Ahmad Kirmani, assistant professor in the School of Chemistry and Materials Science, published by The Conversation.
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May 22, 2024
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Campus protests are part of an enduring legacy of civil disobedience improving American democracy
An essay written by Lawrence Torcello, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, published by The Conversation.
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May 14, 2024
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Vatican conference on ‘climate resilience’ is the latest in a long line of environment initiatives by Pope Francis and the Catholic Church
The Conversation features an article co-authored by Lawrence Torcello, associate professor in the Department of Philosophy, about a global conference emphasizing climate resilience and drawing on Catholic teachings and Pope Francis' advocacy, hosted by the Vatican.
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April 24, 2024
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Nearsightedness is at epidemic levels – and the problem begins in childhood
The Conversation talks to Andrew Herbert, professor in the Department of Psychology, about the global rise of myopia and its causes, including increased screen time and reduced outdoor exposure.
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April 9, 2024
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Silicon Valley and Shenzhen, China, will get all the growth from AI if other regions don’t invest now to compete
Essay written by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and interim head of the Department of Sustainability, published by The Conversation.
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April 8, 2024
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Dali hit Key Bridge with the force of 66 heavy trucks at highway speed
The Conversation features an essay by Amanda Bao, associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering Technology, Environmental Management and Safety.
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March 18, 2024
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AI vs. elections: 4 essential reads about the threat of high-tech deception in politics
The Conversation talks to Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity, about the concerns.
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January 24, 2024
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Pictures have been teaching doctors medicine for centuries − a medical illustrator explains how
Essay by James Perkins, director of the graduate medical illustration program, published by The Conversation. This essay was also republished by The Washington Post and CNN.
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January 24, 2024
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Biden’s use of military in Yemen upsets congressional progressives, but fits with long tradition of presidents exercising commander in chief’s power
Essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor in the Department of Political Science, published by The Conversation.
