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Coronavirus vaccines: health experts identify ways to build public trust — Ann Christiano and Jack J. Barry

Choices are affected by how people see the world, whom they trust, their perceptions of risk and consistency of message.

Why do different countries have different electric outlet plugs? — Theodore J. Kury

You find yourself in an airport or hotel room in another country, and you really need to charge your phone, camera or game system. But what is that strange-looking outlet? It has round holes!

Tooth or consequences: Even during a pandemic avoiding the dentist can be bad for your oral health — Andrew J. Corsaro

More than one-quarter of U.S. adults live with untreated tooth decay, with nearly half of adults over 30 showing signs of gum disease.

Kratom: What science is discovering about the risks and benefits of a controversial herb — Christopher R. McCurdy

Kratom, a traditional Southeast Asian herbal medicine from the leaves of the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa, has gained favor in the U.S. as a legal high over the past decade.

‘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.

How new voters and Black women transformed Georgia’s politics — Theodore J. Kury

In July 1964, Georgia restaurateur Lester Maddox violated the newly passed Civil Rights Act by refusing to serve three Black Georgia Tech students at his Pickrick Restaurant in Atlanta.

How the Texas electricity system produced low-cost power but left residents out in the cold — Theodore J. Kury

Americans often take electricity for granted – until the lights go out. The recent cold wave and storm in Texas have placed considerable focus on the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, the nonprofit corporation that manages the flow of electricity to more than 26 million Texans.

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.

Dementia patients are at greater risk for COVID-19, particularly African Americans and people with vascular dementia — Michael S. Jaffee and Steven DeKosky

New research is shedding light on how dementia can increase people’s risk for developing COVID-19, particularly among two groups: African...

Why it’s a big surprise that the African leadership prize went to Niger’s Issoufou — Sebastian Elischer

The president of Niger, Mahamadou Issoufou, has been awarded the 2020 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.

Losing cultural context in emergency communication can be a matter of life and death — Amer Hamad Issa Abukhalaf and Jason von Meding

Can a butterfly in Chicago cause a tornado in Hong Kong? A metaphorical concept called the “butterfly effect” describes the sensitivity of a system to minor changes.

3 ways employers could help fight vaccine skepticism – especially among Republicans — Rita Men

Ending the pandemic depends on achieving herd immunity, estimated at 70% or even 80% to 90% of a population. With some 30% of Americans telling pollsters they have no interest in getting vaccinated, that’s cutting it a bit close.
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