By Brett Volmert, Ph.D. Candidate in Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University
Aitor Aguirre, Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Michigan State University
Aleksandra Kostina, Postdoctoral Researcher in Quantitative Health Sciences and Engineering, Michigan State University
Human heart organoids allow researchers to study the developing heart while avoiding the ethical issues of using human embryos and the imperfections of animal models.
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By Jared Bahir Browsh, Assistant Teaching Professor of Critical Sports Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
Sports betting is having a big moment across the United States. While gambling on sports has been legal for decades in countries such as the U.K., it wasn’t until 2018 that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states could legalize sports betting. Before then, sports betting had been permitted only in Nevada.
After the Supreme Court decision, the floodgates opened. Many states were happy to legalize sports gambling, enticed by the opportunity for more
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By Amy Lavin, Associate Professor of Practice, Fox School of Business and Management, Temple University
Sheri Lambert, Professor of Marketing, Temple University
2 marketing experts explain how the former All-Pro center for the Philadelphia Eagles has built a powerful personal brand centered on being a gritty underdog with family values.
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By Sara Harmouch, Ph.D. candidate in Public Affairs, American University
With both sides in Sudan’s civil war accused of recruiting Islamist militiamen, terrorist groups look set to capitalize on a power vacuum.
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By Kevin F. Boehnke, Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology, University of Michigan
Cannabis and psilocybin – used under supervision – have the potential to work better than current pain treatments, but the research into both has long been hindered by federal legislation.
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By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
The budget will respond to the deepening public agitation over Australia’s housing shortages by pouring new money into crisis accommodation for women and children, social housing and infrastructure.
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By Chris Smith, Course Director, History, Coventry University
Winston Churchill defected in his time, as did Oswald Mosley. In fact, a defection played a key part in the formation of the Conservative party.
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By Tom Oliver, Professor of Applied Ecology, University of Reading
The meaning of nature has shifted since the word was first used in the 15th century. But is changing the dictionary definition a good idea?
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By Amnesty International
Exactly thirty years ago, just after Nelson Mandela had taken the oath of office as South Africa’s first fully representative democratically elected President, came a moment that still gives me goosebumps. There was a deafening roar as squadron of fighter jets flew low over the assembled crowd of which I was part. Instinctively, we flinched. […] The post Stefan Simanowitz: There will only ever be one Mandela but there are many others around the world following in his footsteps appeared first on Amnesty International. ]]>
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By Global Voices Central & Eastern Europe
Political life in North Macedonia in the next weeks will focus on the forming of the new government based on the coalition of VMRO-DPMNE and VLEN, with Mickoski as future prime minister.
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