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How meteorologists predict the next big hurricane

Mark Bourassa, Florida State University and Vasu Misra, Florida State University Hurricane Florence is heading toward the U.S. coast, right at the height of hurricane...

Low-income neighborhoods would gain the most from green roofs in cities...

Ashish Sharma, University of Notre Dame Heat waves aren’t just a source of discomfort. They’re the nation’s deadliest weather hazard, accounting for a fifth of...

What is insider trading, the crime Rep. Chris Collins was charged...

Jena Martin, West Virginia University and Karen Kunz, West Virginia University The arrest of Congressman Chris Collins shines light on one of the sexier crimes...

Capital gains and why they matter – a tax expert explains

Stephanie Leiser, University of Michigan The Trump administration wants to change the way capital gains are taxed to factor in inflation. To many, this may...

Ancient arts are inspiring modern electronics

Shenqiang Ren, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York After a few decades of electronics developing at a dizzying pace – from personal...

What is a ‘poison pill’?

Yannick Thams, Suffolk University Papa John’s recently forced founder and former Chairman John Schnatter to resign over allegations he made a racial slur. Now the...

Why does my phone battery die so fast?

Steve W. Martin, Iowa State University Why do batteries die? And, why can they only be recharged so many times before they won’t hold a...

How old is my pet in dog years or cat years?...

Jesse Grady, Mississippi State University “Just how old do you think my dog is in dog years?” is a question I hear on a...

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