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Documenting the Endangered Languages and Cultures of Africa's West Coast
October 7th 2020

Documenting the Endangered Languages and Cultures of Africa's West Coast

Over the past century, global biodiversity has declined rapidly, raising...
Empowering People with Disabilities in Nigeria
October 7th 2020

Empowering People with Disabilities in Nigeria to Reach Their Full Potential

In late 2006, members of the United Nations adopted the Convention on the...
South America
October 7th 2020

Understanding Climate Change in South America

While climate scientists agree the earth is warming, and human activity is...
Survivors of Nepal Earthquake
October 7th 2020

Drawing Lessons from a Catastrophe at "the Roof of the World"

In ancient Greek theater, a catastrophe was a plot device: an event near...
Jiuzhaigou National Reserve
October 7th 2020

Can Microorganisms Safeguard China's Premier National Park?

Few landscapes rival the beauty of China's Jiuzhaigou National Reserve....
Truck
October 7th 2020

How Eco Driving Works

Over the last twenty years, regulatory pressures and increased public demand...
America's Bike Capital
October 7th 2020

Breaking Down Barriers to Bicycling

Many Portlanders may recall the boastful "Welcome to America's Bicycle Capital"...
Bus
October 7th 2020

Transit Agencies Ride Social Media

Given the cult of personality surrounding so many celebrities and politicians...
MRI
October 7th 2020

Developing Next Generation MRI Contrast Agents

Significant social, technological, or scientific breakthroughs rarely happen...
Concussion
October 6th 2020

Re-examining the Data in Concussion Research

Headlines and talking heads alternately praise and castigate organizations...
Lents Neighborhood
October 6th 2020

Enhancing Neighborhood Livability

In the video game SimCity, players have control over the development of imaginary...
Aphasia
October 6th 2020

Addressing Aphasia

The ability to communicate symbolically is one of the defining characteristics...