By Pei-Hsu Lin, PhD candidate in the Department of History, Washington University in St. Louis
Empires have risen and fallen in their pursuit of precious resources such as oil, gold, tea or spices. But in the first half of the 20th century, an increasingly assertive Imperial Japan relied on a fishier form of wealth to build its military and industrial base: the sardine.
In Japan, sardines are among a group of fish fondly known as “the people’s fish.” Along with Japanese anchovy and round herring, they are collectively known as “iwashi” and have long been a common ingredient in the Japanese diet, whether…
(Full Story)
|
By Olivia Harper Wilkins, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Dickinson College
You may have heard the phrase “we are made of star-stuff.” This statement by the astronomer Carl Sagan refers to the fact that elements heavier than hydrogen and helium were forged in the centers of the first stars. But how does this star-stuff evolve into the chemistry of rocks, plants and people?
As an…
(Full Story)
|
By Solomon Greene, Research Professor of Law, University of Denver
A new federal law rewards states that ease housing rules. Colorado has been doing that for years, and its experience shows both what works and what does not.
(Full Story)
|
By Nancy Forster-Holt, Clinical Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, University of Rhode Island
Policy changes, climate disruption, staffing shortages and housing costs are reshaping the risks of owning or starting a gateway business.
(Full Story)
|
By Liz Rosenberg, Professor of English, General Literature and Rhetoric, Binghamton University, State University of New York
A children’s writer explains how ‘Where the Wild Things Are,’ ‘The Rabbit Listened’ and other stories can help prepare kindergarten students for this next phase of life.
(Full Story)
|
By Mackenzi Moore, Program Manager, University of Colorado Anschutz
Millions of people suffer from debilitating symptoms their doctors don’t quite believe. But advances in neuroscience and education may be changing the tides for treatment.
(Full Story)
|
By Alice Bullas, Senior Research Fellow, Sports Engineering Research Group, Sheffield Hallam University
Competitors in the Tour de France Femmes raised eyebrows recently after it was alleged that some riders were stuffing their bras to go faster during the time trials. Race organisers started checking riders’ clothes more closely before the race.
While this story sounds like a joke, there is a real reason that competitors would do this…
(Full Story)
|
By Benjamin Martill, Senior Lecturer in Politics and International Relations, University of Edinburgh
Adam Holesch, Senior Research Fellow and Project Manager of the EU-VALUES Project, Institut Barcelona Estudis Internacionals
Ukraine’s uptick in fortunes bodes well for the ability of European leaders to keep their citizens on board with the war effort.
(Full Story)
|
By Lala Rukh, PhD Candidate, Energy, University of Galway; Atlantic Technological University
The EU’s new electrification plan aims to slash reliance on fossil fuels by doubling the number of heat pumps by 2030.
(Full Story)
|
By Alexandra Makin, Third Century Research Fellow, Manchester Metropolitan University
Embroidery is a way to embellish textiles by stitching patterns and images onto them with thread. It has a long history with the earliest examples dating to ancient times. Since then, it has developed into myriad forms around the world.
Many embroidery techniques are steeped in history. In early medieval Europe, embroidery was predominantly a female occupation and was considered…
(Full Story)
|