A leading expert on Russian foreign policy, James Nixey heads the Russia and Eurasia Program at Chatham House, a London-based research institute. In a recent interview with RFE/RL’s Georgian Service, Nixey, whose research focuses on the…
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Journey to a key front in climate-change fight — Harvard Gazette
MANAUS, BRAZIL — Students were hours into exploring the Amazon rainforest when their guide caught the glint of something special.
Thiago G. Carvalho, a staff zoologist with Museu da Amazônia (Musa), removed the caterpillar-like creature from a tree branch and raised it on the pads of his…
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A birder’s biggest enemy in rainforest: complacency — Harvard Gazette
CAMP 41, Brazil — The Harvard Amazon Rainforest Immersion reminded Nick Kowalske of the dangers of complacency.
Over the 10-day research and teaching intensive hosted this summer by the David Rockefeller Center for Latin American Studies (DRCLAS), the senior integrative biology…
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Climate activist says it’s time to redefine the good life — Harvard Gazette
“It is time to normalize the existence of the climate emergency,” said Luisa Neubauer, opening her talk “Defending Democracy and Safeguarding Our Planet: A Dual Imperative.” Instead, she said, “In every single household in the country, someone is asking: ‘Are you going to the…
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Ukraine negotiates nuclear plant protection with UN atomic watchdog observers
As Russia is likely to launch attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure this winter, Kyiv is currently in talks with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to place foreign observers near its nuclear power plants to protect the country’s…
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Why eyes of wild cats vary in color — Harvard Gazette
Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note.
The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the luminous green glare of leopards are all traits that can be traced to one ancestor, an ocelot-like…
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How would Trump and Harris handle the Russia-Ukraine war?
Ukraine and its war with Russia have become a central and controversial topic in the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign. The brutal conflict, in which a million people have been killed or severely injured, shows no signs of ending. Kamala…
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Revolutionizing Education In The Digital Age » ScienceABC
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Discover how cutting-edge research is transforming education, from classrooms to online platforms. You’ll explore the latest breakthroughs in cognitive science, neurobiology and educational technology that are reshaping how we learn…
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Why Did The Indigenous People Of The Americas Grow The Three Sisters? » ScienceABC
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The Three Sisters refers to a farming technique of intercropping corn, beans and squash on the same farm. Indigenous communities practiced this, as they held that the three crops aided the other’s growth. The practice died out due to…
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These 3 European Countries Have The World’s Most Popular Souvenirs, Per New Research
The three countries with the most popular souvenirs are all European, with one earning more than $1.6 billion in sales of the item.
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Buying souvenirs is a classic vacation activity. Memorabilia can range from a cheap magnet tossed in a…
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