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A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father
A portrait taken in North Philly in the 1980s reconnects poet with cherished memories of her own beloved father Philadelphia anthropologist Kimmika Williams-Witherspoon reflects on her recent collaboration with photographer Joseph V. Labolito to create a poem inspired by one of his photographs from 1986. The photograph, which features two men and a little girl, […]
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Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it
Americans still have faith in local news − but few are willing to pay for it Despite declining trust in national news outlets, Americans still have faith in local news, with 74% saying they have “a lot of” or “some” trust in their local news organizations. The decline of local news has led to a […]
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Detroit’s population grew in 2023, 2024 − a strategy to welcome immigrants helps explain the turnaround from decades of population decline
Detroit’s population grew in 2023, 2024 − a strategy to welcome immigrants helps explain the turnaround from decades of population decline Detroit’s population grew for the second year in a row in 2024, marking a remarkable comeback after decades of decline, thanks to efforts to attract and settle immigrants. The city’s strategy to welcome immigrants […]
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Could a bold anti-poverty experiment from the 1960s inspire a new era in housing justice?
Could a bold anti-poverty experiment from the 1960s inspire a new era in housing justice? The Model Cities Program, launched by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s, was a pioneering effort to address urban poverty and inequality through community-led planning and participation. The program aimed to tackle structural causes of poverty, such as housing […]
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Making eye contact and small talk with strangers is more than just being polite − the social benefits of psychological generosity
Making eye contact and small talk with strangers is more than just being polite − the social benefits of psychological generosity Engaging with strangers through eye contact and small talk can boost your mood and foster social connection, which is essential for human well-being. The way you focus your attention in public settings can either […]
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Amateur Radio Scientists Shine at the 2025 HamSCI Workshop
Amateur Radio Scientists Shine at the 2025 HamSCI Workshop HamSCI’s annual Workshop, ‘HamSCI’s Big Year’, was held at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in late March, attracting over 100 attendees from around the world. The two-day event featured 25 talks on topics such as analysis of HamSCI’s Festivals of Eclipse Ionospheric Science events and […]
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‘I were but little happy, if I could say how much’: Shakespeare’s insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years
‘I were but little happy, if I could say how much’: Shakespeare’s insights on happiness have held up for more than 400 years Happiness has been studied for over 400 years, with Shakespeare’s insights still holding up today. The World Happiness Report measures happiness across 167 countries and highlights its connection to cultural forces that […]
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With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past
With federal funding in question, artists can navigate a perilous future by looking to the past The US government’s funding for arts and culture is under threat, with President Donald Trump declaring a “Golden Age in Arts and Culture” while implementing policies that restrict federal arts funding. The Trump administration has forbidden federal arts funding […]
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Building for a Better World: Norfolk Students Bring STEM to Life with NASA Partnership
Building for a Better World: Norfolk Students Bring STEM to Life with NASA Partnership Norfolk Technical Center students partner with NASA to build weather instrument shelters for local schools as part of the NASA eClips project. The students, under the guidance of instructor Jordan Crawford, built 20 high-quality shelters using precise construction plans provided through […]
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Perceived consensus drives moral intolerance in a time of identity-driven politics and online bubbles
Perceived consensus drives moral intolerance in a time of identity-driven politics and online bubbles Perceived consensus can drive moral intolerance, especially when people feel strongly about an issue. However, when there’s disagreement within a community about moral issues, it can push individuals to be more tolerant and respectful of others’ views. The opposite is also […]
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