Tag: July 4
Along with the ideals it expresses, the Declaration of Independence mourns...
Maurizio Valsania, Università di Torino
Right around the Fourth of July, Americans pay renewed attention to the country’s crucial...
‘We the People’ includes all Americans – but July 4 is...
Joseph Jones, West Virginia University
The United States’ founders firmly rejected King George III and the entire idea of...
Climate change is putting food safety at risk more often, and...
Elena N. Naumova, Tufts University
Every year, almost 1 in 6 Americans gets a foodborne illness, and about 3,000...
Over 100 fire scientists urge the US West: Skip the fireworks...
Philip Higuera, The University of Montana; Alexander L. Metcalf, The University of Montana; Dave McWethy, Montana State University, and Jennifer Balch, University...
Smartphone witnessing becomes synonymous with Black patriotism after George Floyd’s death
Allissa V. Richardson, University of Southern California, Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
A flashbulb emits a high-pitched hum. A photograph of the legendary 19th-century...
Fireworks can torment veterans and survivors of gun violence with PTSD...
Arash Javanbakht, Wayne State University
For some combat veterans, the Fourth of July is not a time to celebrate the independence of the country they...
National parks – even Mount Rushmore – show that there’s more...
Jennifer Ladino, University of Idaho
July 4th will be quieter than usual this year, thanks to COVID-19. Many U.S. cities are canceling fireworks displays to...
EXPLORING NATURE
At Antarctica’s midwinter, a look back at the frozen continent’s long...
Daniella McCahey, Texas Tech University
As Midwinter Day approaches in Antarctica – the longest and darkest day of the...
