August 3, 2020 – Ancient sediment found in a central Texas cave appears to solve the mystery of why the Earth cooled suddenly about 13,000 years ago, according to a research study co-authored by a Texas A&M University professor. Michael Waters, director of The Center for The Study of the First Americans and Distinguished Professor at Texas […]
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Local Newspaper Closures Polarize Voters, Choke Political Progress
Jan. 24, 2019 – As local newspapers shutter across the country, the residents residing in those counties without sources of local news are forced to rely more heavily on national media outlets that report political news primarily through the lens of the perennial two-party political conflict. A study that was published in the Journal of […]
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Drowning While Away From the Water
July 24, 2017 – Drowning is one of the biggest problems in the United States, and considering the number of people who will head to bodies of water to cool off this summer, we are entering the riskiest months. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), every day, about 10 people die […]
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A possible explanation for recurring breast cancer
Nov. 16, 2016 – In October, we mourned those who died of breast cancer and celebrated all of the women (and men) who have survived. What many of those survivors worry about, though, is that their breast cancer may come back. It has puzzled scientists and health care providers that cancer can suddenly reappear, often […]
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‘Cramming’ information and sleep deprivation reduce your academic performance
Sept. 21, 2016 – A late night at the library, copious amounts of energy drinks or coffee and class notes from the last month; surely you’ll be able to ace the exam if you just spend the next 24 hours focused on the material. Unfortunately, procrastination and sleep deprivation do much more harm than good. […]