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An image of a young girl holding her right arm in pain, wearing a bike helmet with her bike the background.

Why does it hurt when you get a scrape? A neuroscientist explains the science of pain —Yenisel Cruz-Almeida

Nobody likes to feel pain, but it’s something every person will experience at some point in their life....
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From its birth 50 years ago, hip-hop has spread throughout Europe and challenged outdated ideals of racial and ethnic identity — Armin Langer

His name is Alpha Diallo, and in his 2016 song “I am at home,” the French rapper makes clear who and...

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

UF Psychiatry Professor Carol Mathews writes for The Conversation.
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Florida’s school safety dashboard helps parents and teachers address root causes of bullying, fighting and other misbehavior —F. Chris Curran

What can this dashboard show parents about how safe a school is for their child? Parents can use the Safe...
Ketanji Brown Jackson set for historic Supreme Court confirmation vote

Ketanji Brown Jackson set for historic Supreme Court confirmation vote: 3 essential reads — Matt Williams, Alexis Karteron, Margaret M. Russell and Sharon D. Wright Austin

Tom Seaver, like Robin Williams, had Lewy body dementia, but what is this strange illness? A neurologist explains — Melissa J. Armstrong

Lewy body dementia was highlighted in the news twice this week with the death of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver from Lewy body dementia complications and the release of “Robin’s Wish,” a documentary about Robin Williams’ final years, when the actor lived with Lewy body dementia.
What is curtailment? An electricity market expert explains

What is curtailment? An electricity market expert explains — Theodore J. Kury

Curtailment has a special meaning in electric power systems. It describes any action that reduces the amount of electricity generated...
Woman with dark hair wearing eye glasses and a mask that reads "my right to breathe."

The UN just declared a universal human right to a healthy, sustainable environment – here’s where resolutions like this can lead  — Joel E. Correia

Climate change is already affecting much of the world’s population, with startlingly high temperatures from the Arctic to Australia. Air pollution from wildfires, vehicles and industries threatens human health. Bees and pollinators are...
An image of a a California teacher taking part in a demonstration in September 2023 to support the rights of transgender people.

Biases behind transgender athlete bans are deeply rooted — George B. Cunningham and Kelsey Garrison

In 2023, 24 states had laws or regulations in place prohibiting transgender students from participating on public school athletic teams consistent with...
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Think being a NASCAR driver isn’t as physically demanding as other sports? Think again — Michael Reid

Imagine an NBA game played outdoors. In August. In Phoenix. Tip-off is at noon. There are no timeouts. There is...
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SEC approves first US climate disclosure rules: Why the requirements are much weaker than planned and what they mean for companies — Sehoon Kim

After two years of intense public debate, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the nation’s first national climate disclosure rules on...
An image of a brain on a monitor.

Alzheimer’s disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all — Steven DeKosky

Diseases that run in families usually have genetic causes. Some are genetic mutations that directly cause the disease if inherited. Others are risk...
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