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‘We Roar’: Graduate alum Ali Nouri fights COVID-19 disinformation as Federation of American Scientists' president

Ali Nouri, a 2006 Princeton graduate alumnus and president of the Federation of American Scientists, is the latest guest on the "We Roar" podcast.




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We persisted: Teaching American cultural history in the pandemic

Princeton historian Rhae Lynn Barnes reflects on teaching and service during the coronavirus outbreak and the history website she launched for educators.




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Seven graduate students receive teaching and service awards

Seven graduate students have received the Graduate School's annual teaching awards for exceptional performance as teachers.




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Marconi Prize honors Andrea Goldsmith as pioneer in wireless communications

Andrea Goldsmith, a global leader in the development of wireless systems, has been awarded the Marconi Prize, the highest honor in telecommunications research. She is the first woman to win the prize, now in its 45th year.




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President Eisgruber writes to the Princeton community about the state of the University and planning for the academic year ahead

Princeton will decide in early July whether the undergraduate teaching program will be online or residential in the fall term. The University is exploring ways to safely and responsibly reopen Princeton’s laboratories, libraries and other facilities when state law permits. 




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FDA approves ventilator designed by particle physics community

Led by Princeton’s Cristian Galbiati, a massive international team worked to design, test and finalize the Mechanical Ventilator Milano (MVM), a low-cost ventilator designed to ease device shortages caused by COVID-19.




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‘We Roar’: Economist Alan Blinder calls the pandemic ‘one of the most extreme economic events that has ever taken place’

Alan Blinder, the Gordon S. Rentschler Memorial Professor of Economics and Public Affairs, is the latest guest on the "We Roar" podcast.




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Ten students win 2020 Spirit of Princeton Award for service, contributions to campus life

The award recognizes those who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the undergraduate experience through dedicated efforts in student organizations, athletics, community service, religious life, residential life and the arts.




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A man’s advice to women on dating

No one said, that just because you're over fifty and alone, that you can't date. Wanting to stay single and live alone doesn't necessarily exclude dating. You don't get kicked out of the club if you do. Some of you... may even retire from your singlehood, and (heaven forbid) get married again!! You need some […]




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Of ants and men: Ant behavior might mirror political polarization, say Princeton researchers

A team of Princeton biologists found that division of labor and political polarization — two social phenomena not typically considered together — may be driven by the same processes in ant societies.




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'The Torture Letters': Laurence Ralph explores Chicago’s dark history

In his book "The Torture Letters," Princeton anthropologist Laurence Ralph examines the torture of people of color at the hands of police from the mid-1970s to the early 2000s in Chicago.




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Sea level rise is speeding up, says Princeton climatologist Michael Oppenheimer

Princeton's Michael Oppenheimer spoke on CBS's "60 Minutes" about the threat posed by rising sea levels to many cities, including UNESCO World Heritage Site Venice, Italy.




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New study identifies Neanderthal ancestry in African populations and describes its origin

After sequencing the Neanderthal genome, scientists discovered all modern humans carry some Neanderthal ancestry in their DNA — including Africans, which was previously not known. 




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Microbes linked to cancer in threatened California foxes, report Princeton researchers

A team of Princeton researchers led by Bridgett vonHoldt found that microbes are linked to cancer in a threatened species: the Santa Catalina foxes, found only on one island off the California coast.




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Geneticists pump the brakes on DNA, revealing key developmental process

Researchers at Princeton have revealed the inner workings of a gene repression mechanism in fruit fly embryos, adding insight to the study of human diseases.




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MacMillan illuminates the micro-environment, creating a new path to cancer drugs

A team of Princeton chemists has identified a way to tag a protein's nearest molecular neighbors, enabling the precise mapping of their micro-environment. This could open new avenues to cancer treatment and other drug therapies.




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New mathematical model can more effectively track epidemics

As COVID-19 spreads worldwide, leaders are relying on mathematical models to make public health and economic decisions. A new model developed by Princeton and Carnegie Mellon researchers improves tracking of epidemics by accounting for mutations in diseases. Now, the researchers are working to apply their model to allow leaders to evaluate the effects of countermeasures to epidemics before they deploy them.




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NSF RAPID grant backs Princeton research to track and contain pandemic

The National Science Foundation has awarded emergency grants to two teams of Princeton researchers developing ways to better track and contain pandemics including COVID-19.




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Princeton University endorses guidelines aimed at rapid transfer of COVID-19 solutions to public

Princeton this week endorsed new guidelines aimed at accelerating the transition of the University's COVID-19 discoveries into solutions to protect health care workers and prevent, diagnose, treat and contain the pandemic.




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Human-caused warming will cause more slow-moving hurricanes, warn climatologists

Hurricanes moving slowly over an area can cause more damage than faster-moving storms, and rising global temperatures will likely cause more hurricanes to slow down, said Princeton atmospheric scientist Gan Zhang.




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The Neuroscience of Motivation: Why We Do What We Do [Infographics]

If only you knew how to make your employees care as much as you do. If only you knew how to motivate them. Then, they'd be more productive, more enthusiastic. Here's the simple and direct great leaders motivate a team member.




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‘Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law’ Co-Creator Michael Ouweleen Is Named Adult Swim President

The veteran executive served as the programming block's creative director at its launch in 2001.

The post ‘Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law’ Co-Creator Michael Ouweleen Is Named Adult Swim President appeared first on Cartoon Brew.





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Short Pick Of The Day: ‘#FlattenTheCurve, Part 1’ by Studio Desk

In this anijam, animators depict positive things they have experienced, seen, or thought in the midst of this strange time.

The post Short Pick Of The Day: ‘#FlattenTheCurve, Part 1’ by Studio Desk appeared first on Cartoon Brew.





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‘Solar Opposites,’ From ‘Rick And Morty’ Co-Creator Justin Roiland, Lands On Hulu To Warm Reviews

Four aliens crash-land into suburban America. They can't agree on whether Earth is awful or awesome.

The post ‘Solar Opposites,’ From ‘Rick And Morty’ Co-Creator Justin Roiland, Lands On Hulu To Warm Reviews appeared first on Cartoon Brew.





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‘She Roars’ podcast talks to Stephanie Mash Sykes about the issues facing African American mayors

Stephanie Mash Sykes, Class of 2004, speaks on the "She Roars" podcast about the future of American cities and the panoply of issues facing black urban leaders. 




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‘She Roars’ podcast talks with Teach for America founder about 30 years of educational disruption

The latest episode of the "She Roars" podcast features Wendy Kopp, Class of 1989, reflecting on her experience as a groundbreaking social entrepreneur — which she has been since long before the term was invented.




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‘She Roars’ podcast talks with Jo Dunkley about taking the universe's baby picture

Astrophysicist Jo Dunkley talks in the latest episode of the “She Roars” podcast about studying the origins of the universe — and sharing her love of space with the public.




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Is Dominic Cummings A Doomsday Cultist?

Yes, a second blog post in a week. I am spoiling you! Or not, as this is in fact something that should be very worrying to you all. I have been working for a while on a big review of … Continue reading




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La EPA y los CDC publican guía para limpiar y desinfectar espacios donde viven, trabajan y juegan los estadounidenses

WASHINGTON (29 de abril de 2020) —  Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) y los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) publicaron una 




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EPA Announces Cooperative Agreement to Support the National Tribal Toxics Council (NTTC)

WASHINGTON (April 29, 2020) — The U.S.




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EPA, CDC Release Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Spaces Where Americans Live, Work, and Play

WASHINGTON (April 29, 2020) —  Today, the U.S.




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EPA Grant to Arkansas State Plant Board Will Improve Pesticide Programs

DALLAS – (May 1, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Arkansas State Plant Board for $55,346. The funds will be used to enhance management and software systems that support the state’s pesticide programs.




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EPA Community Grants Available to Protect Public Health and the Environment in New England

BOSTON – The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is making grants available for New England communities to support EPA's goals of reducing environmental risks, protecting human health and improving the quality of life. 




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EPA Celebrates America’s Farmers and Ranchers on National Agriculture Day

WASHINGTON (March 24, 2020) — Today and every day, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) appreciates America’s rich agricultural history and celebrates the work of American farmers and ranchers.




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EPA Celebrates America’s Farmers and Ranchers on National Agriculture Day

Environmental News  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE




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EPA Celebrates America’s Farmers and Ranchers on National Agriculture Day




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EPA Grant to Texas Department of Agriculture Will Support Pesticide Safety

DALLAS – (April 30, 2020) Recently, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a grant to the Texas Department of Agriculture for $73,056. The funds will be used to support a variety of pesticide training and inspection programs.




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EPA Issues Order to Seal Shield, LLC in Orlando, Florida to Stop Selling Unregistered Pesticides and a Misbranded Pesticide Device

ATLANTA (April 24, 2020) -- The U.S.




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La EPA y CBP actúan para proteger al público contra el producto “Virus Shut Out” no registrado importado a California

LOS ÁNGELES – Hoy, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA, por sus siglas en inglés) y la Oficina de Comercio Internacional de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de los EE. UU.




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U.S. EPA and CBP Act to Protect the Public from Unregistered “Virus Shut Out” Product Imported into Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced they have prevented a significant number of shipments of illegal health products from entering the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).




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U.S. EPA and CBP Act to Protect the Public from Unregistered “Virus Shut Out” Product Imported into San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced they have prevented a significant number of shipments of illegal health products from entering the San Francisco International Airport (SFO).




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EPA issues summary of recent Safe Drinking Water Act orders to protect public health in Wyoming

DENVER -- The U.S.




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EPA Settlement with American Zinc Recycling to Reduce Air Pollution in Chicago

WASHINGTON (April 29, 2020) — Today, the U.S.




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EPA Highlights Enforcement Actions Against Those Who Violate the Defeat Device and Tampering Prohibitions under the Clean Air Act

WASHINGTON (April 30, 2020) — The U.S.




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EPA Selects El Paso Downtown Management District for $600,000 Brownfields Assessment Grant

EPA Selects El Paso Downtown Management District for $600,000  Brownfields Assessment Grant Funds are part of $65.6 million awarded nationwide