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Gene-edited soil bacteria could provide third source of nitrogen for corn production
The Microbiologist (Cambridge, England, Jan. 20) — Gene-edited bacteria could help reduce nitrogen fertilizer use by supplying nitrogen directly to corn crops, says crop sciences research professor Connor Sible.
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Opinion: How Democrats drove Silicon Valley into Trump’s arms
The New York Times (Jan. 17) — Alum and tech investor Marc Andreessen explains why Silicon Valley supports Donald Trump.
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Surging corn prices trigger spate of sales from U.S. farmers
Reuters (London, Jan. 16) — Midwest farmers face another unprofitable year despite rising corn and soybean futures, say economists.
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First U.S. congestion pricing scheme brings dramatic drop in New York City traffic
Financial Times (London, Jan. 15) — Drivers in cities with congestion pricing respond strongly to initial tolls, says civil and environmental engineering professor Lewis Lehe.
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Migrating birds sing to team up with other species
Scientific American (New York City, Jan. 15) — Migrating songbirds use nighttime calls for unknown reasons, possibly for communication, says natural resources and environmental sciences professor Benjamin Van Doren.
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Cybercriminals are using AI to scam you – and you may not even know it
CNET (San Francisco, Jan. 14) — Researchers used AI bots to mimic common scams, achieving a 60% success rate in controlled settings.
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How a molar, jawbone and pinkie are rewriting human history
National Geographic (Washington, D.C., Jan. 14) — A mountain excavation has uncovered fossils of three ancient human species, says anthropology professor Laura Shackelford.
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Lasers reveal hidden patterns in tattoos of 1,200-year-old Peru mummies
Live Science (New York City, Jan. 13) — The Chancay culture of Peru strategically aligned with the strongest power during conflicts, says Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies associate director Kasia Szremski.
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Why is ‘Emilia Pérez’ so controversial?
TODAY (New York City, Jan. 13) — Selena Gomez faces criticism similar to that experienced by heritage speakers, says Spanish and Portuguese professor Annie Abbott.
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Why the ‘digital divide’ persists within Indigenous communities
Mashable (New York City, Jan. 13) — Native households on tribal lands have lower broadband access and pay higher prices, according to a study led by researchers.
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Neglect can be as damaging to child development as abuse, in some ways
HealthDay News (Melville, N.Y., Jan. 13) — Neglect can harm children’s social development as much as physical, sexual or emotional abuse, says sociology professor Christina Kamis.
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What U.S. workers can expect from Trump’s second term
Financial Times (London, Jan. 11) — Changes to the National Labor Relations Board could weaken worker protections, says labor and employment relations professor Robert Bruno.