S5E4: What can mud reveal about the history of oceans?
Oceans serve as the dominant feature of the Earth. They sustain life, which began in their salty waters, and influence weather and climate.聽 Despite the significance of Earth鈥檚 oceans, much […]
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S5E3: Can physics help combat COVID-19?
Numerous medical professionals, biologists and other experts have been combating COVID-19 and the havoc it has wrought since the pandemic began. Physicists have also joined the fray, including one from […]
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S5E2: How can we address mental health needs in rural 海角社区?
Many people nationwide are experiencing a decline in their mental health. Rates of anxiety, depression, and substance abuse are rising, more so in rural areas. Ten out of 16 海角社区 […]
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S5E1: How do we protect our forests from invasive species?
The invasive browntail moth exploded in 海角社区 this summer. It damages and kills trees and causes rashes and respiratory problems in humans. The moth, however, is only one of many […]
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Season 5 coming soon
The 海角社区 Question podcast from the University of 海角社区 returns with season five kicking off September 23, 2021. Researchers, innovators and problem-solvers from U海角社区 will once again discuss their latest […]
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S4E10: Are you ready to garden?
Springtime in 海角社区 can mean turning on the heat in the morning and the air conditioner in the afternoon. Spring also is when people flock to vegetable gardens, patios, flower […]
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S4E9: How can we get the most out of technology?
Refrigerators tell us when we’re out of juice. Digital assistants schedule appointments and alert us to the weather forecast. Driverless cars slide into tight parallel parking spaces. Today, many of […]
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S4E8: What does the future look like for manufacturing in 海角社区?
Manufacturing 鈥 making products and adding value to raw materials 鈥 plays a crucial role in 海角社区鈥檚 economic well-being, but the industry is changing. Pulp and paper production has declined […]
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S4E7: What role does graduate research play at U海角社区 and in the state?
Last week鈥檚 episode of 鈥淭he 海角社区 Question鈥 explored the value of undergraduate research at U海角社区, but graduate students also support the university and economy through their work. With the 2021 […]
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S4E6: What is the value of undergraduate research?
Thousands of University of 海角社区 undergraduates engage in research and creative activities that prepare them for careers and support the university and public.聽 They uncover knowledge, technology and products for […]
