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A Difficult Journey Inspires Action
Yasmin Habib (BA, Anthropology) understands firsthand the pressures faced by immigrant youth. She created a nonprofit to help them thrive.
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Coronavirus And Global Supply Chain Disruption: A Wake-Up Call For Climate Policy?
Political science Professor Aseem Prakash explains the coronavirus's impact on the environment and on global supply chains.
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How to talk to kids about the novel coronavirus
Lynn Fainsilber Katz, psychology research professor, explains different strategies for talking to kids about coronavirus.
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Life in Seattle, America’s Coronavirus Capital
Margaret O'Mara, history professor, writes about what life is like in Seattle, epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the US.
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There’s a complex history of skin lighteners in Africa and beyond
History Professor Lynn Thomas discusses the racist history of skin lightening products, many of which contain dangerous mercury.
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Response in China slowed outbreak of coronavirus — but experts caution against extreme measures in Seattle
David Bachman, professor of international studies, weighs in on how extreme measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus in Seattle should be.
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Humans Need The Wilderness To Be Happy
Psychology Professor Peter Khan explains the results of his new study, which shows that wild green space is important to mental health.
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Oversize vehicles offer tenuous home amid U.S. housing crisis
Graham Pruss, anthropology lecturer, discusses the reasons behind the increase in families living in vehicles.
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Why conspiracy theories spread faster than coronavirus
Scott Radnitz, associate professor of international studies, explains the spread of conspiracy theories about coronavirus.
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Here’s Exactly Where to Get Accurate Coronavirus News
Carl Bergrstrom, biology professor, discusses why it's important for the general public to have good information about the coronavirus outbreak.
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Seattle's lack of housing forces families to live in their cars: "I reached a point where I didn't see any hope"
Graham Pruss, anthropology lecturer, discusses the reasons behind why Seattle families may resort to living in vehicles.
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US coronavirus death unsettles Seattle, raises response questions
Carl Bergrstrom, biology professor, discusses the panic and misinformation surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.
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Tech firms take a hard line against coronavirus myths. But what about other types of misinformation?
Carl Bergrstrom, biology professor, discusses the panic and misinformation about coronavirus spreading on social media.
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Wildness in urban parks important for human well-being
A new study from the University of Washington has found that experiencing wild nature is important for psychological well-being, especially for those who live in cities.
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It’s dangerous for governments to claim the coronavirus outbreak is under control
Biology Professor Carl Bergstrom discusses the various responses of countries to coronavirus.