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An image of two people using a Palestinian keffiyeh to show their support during a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Washington on Nov. 4, 2023.

How the keffiyeh – a practical garment used for protection against the desert sun – became a symbol of Palestinian identity — Armin Langer

Why the military can use emergency powers to treat service members with trial COVID-19 drugs — Jennifer Bard

Infectious disease has always been one of the military’s greatest threats.
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Is the National Guard a solution to school violence? — F. Chris Curran

Every now and then, an elected official will suggest bringing in the National Guard to deal with violence that seems...

Hoarding, stockpiling, panic buying: What’s normal behavior in an abnormal time? — Carol Mathews

UF Psychiatry Professor Carol Mathews writes for The Conversation.

Where are the African American leaders? — Vincent Adejumo

As protests rock the country in the wake of the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer, there is a notable absence in the national public discourse: African American community leaders.

‘Early warning’ systems in schools can be dangerous in the hands of law enforcement F. Chris Curran

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many students are getting lower grades and inconsistently attending classes.

Who invented music? The search for stone flutes, clay whistles and the dawn of song — Laura Dallman

The short answer is: No one knows who invented music. No historical evidence exists to tell us exactly who sang...

Women used to dominate the beer industry – until the witch accusations started pouring in — Laken Brooks

What do witches have to do with your favorite beer? When I pose this question to students in my American literature and culture classes, I receive stunned silence or nervous laughs.
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Why are some people mosquito magnets and others unbothered? A medical entomologist points to metabolism, body odor and mindset — Jonathan Day

It’s rare to attend an outdoor party in warm weather without hearing people complain about mosquitoes. They swat away, sit...
An image of a copy of the Quran during a protest in Baghdad, Iraq.

Quran burning in Sweden prompts debate on the fine line between freedom of expression and incitement of hatred — Armin Langer

The Swedish government is concerned about national security following several incidents involving the burning of the Quran that have provoked demonstrations and...

Trump can’t beat Facebook, Twitter and YouTube in court – but the fight might be worth more than a win — Frank LoMonte

From condo salesman to reality TV host to leader of the free world, Donald Trump has occupied several lifetimes’ worth of identities over a remarkable career of reinventions.
An image of both a women's and man's legs covered up in a blanket.

The orgasm gap and why women climax less than men — Laurie Mintz

Imagine a steamy sex scene involving a woman and a man from your favourite television show or movie. It’s likely...
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