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Bernie Sanders is the antithesis of a political showman who says one thing today, another tomorrow. Perhaps, in the end, that was his undoing. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Linguistics Adam Hodges shares on The Conversation.

The COVID-19 pandemic is forcing companies, universities and even the NBA to break contracts. What does the law say about liability in a situation like this, and does the money have to be returned? Professor Andrew Schwartz shares on The Conversation.

Why not just let the pandemic run its course? Public health officials are working to spread infections out over a longer period of time to help make sure hospitals have space for those who get sick. Public Health Program Director and Professor Matthew McQueen shares on The Conversation.

Publishers funnel resources into potential bestsellers, but they’ve become spellbound by “stories of struggle” that can succumb to stereotypes. Assistant Professor of Journalism Christine Larson shares on The Conversation.

New research highlights the importance of learning from interactions with local banks and developing a credit history at a young age. Associate Professor of Finance Tony Cookson shares on The Conversation.

Unsafe drinking water and household air pollution are major causes of illness and death in Rawanda. Associate Professor Evan Thomas and co-authors discuss a research program to address these environmental health challenges on The Conversation.

Where, when and how did humans first domesticate horses? How can you distinguish a domestic animal from its wild cousin? Assistant Professor and Curator of Archaeology William Taylor shares new research on The Conversation.

Algorithmic cruelty: Unable to fully grasp the nuances of human relationships and behavior, social media algorithms can end up backfiring. Anthony Pinter, doctoral student in information science, shares on The Conversation.

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How do swarms of bees maintain collective stability in the face of something like strong wind? What if engineers could take these lessons from nature and apply them to buildings? Assistant Professor of Computer Science Orit Peleg shares on The Conversation.