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Cholera fears rise following Atlantic hurricanes: Are we making any progress?

  • Written by Lauren Carruth, Assistant Professor, School of International Service, American University School of International Service

As hurricanes barrel through some of the most impoverished communities in the Western Hemisphere, and as floods ravage Yemen,Sierra Leone, Bangladesh and India, now is the time to rethink and prioritize cholera epidemic prevention and response.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew in 2016, a surge of cholera in Haiti increased the death toll from...

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'Is truth overrated?' What the experts say

  • Written by Daniel Klyn, Intermittent Lecturer I in Information, University of Michigan
imageIs speaking some evil really so bad?VMKphotos/shutterstock

Editor’s note: As part of our collaboration with “Third Rail with OZY,” we asked scholars from a variety of disciplines to answer the question: “Is truth overrated?”

Objectivity and truth in the fake news era

Maryanne Reed, West Virginia University

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Seek the truth...

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Why social media apps should be in your disaster kit

  • Written by Daniel P. Aldrich, Professor of Political Science, Public Policy and Urban Affairs and Director, Security and Resilience Program, Northeastern University
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With floodwaters at four feet and rising, a family in Houston, Texas abandoned their possessions and scrambled to their roof during Hurricane Harvey to sit with their pets and await rescue. Unable to reach first responders through 911 and with no one visible nearby, they used their cellphones to send out a call for help through a...

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Are catastrophic disasters striking more often?

  • Written by Jay L. Zagorsky, Economist and Research Scientist, The Ohio State University

No sooner had Hurricane Harvey’s record rains receded from Houston and neighboring cities than the residents of Florida began bracing for a wallop from an even more powerful storm. And hurricane season hasn’t even peaked yet.

This begs the question: Is the number of major natural disasters striking the United States actually...

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'Third Rail with OZY' asks 'Is truth overrated?' 6 essential reads

  • Written by Emily Costello, Senior Editor, Politics + Society, The Conversation
imageThree happy liars.Floresphotographic/Shutterstock

On Friday, Sept. 8, “Third Rail with OZY” premieres on PBS. Each week on the show, expert and celebrity guests will debate a provocative topic, incorporating audience input and exclusive national polls. And each week The Conversation will provide one or more companion pieces that will...

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6 rules for rebuilding infrastructure in an era of 'unprecedented' weather events

  • Written by Thaddeus R. Miller, Assistant Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society and The Polytechnic School, Arizona State University
imageFlooding from Hurricane Harvey. Can the region rebuild infrastructure so that it can better withstand extreme weather events? AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Before Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Aug. 25, there was little doubt that its impact would be devastating and wide-ranging.

Unfortunately, Harvey delivered and then some with early estimates of...

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'Is truth overrated?' 6 essential reads

  • Written by Emily Costello, Senior Editor, Politics + Society, The Conversation
imageThree happy liars.Floresphotographic/Shutterstock

On Friday, Sept. 8, “Third Rail with OZY” premieres on PBS. Each week on the show, expert and celebrity guests will debate a provocative topic, incorporating audience input and exclusive national polls. And each week The Conversation will provide one or more companion pieces that will...

Read more: 'Is truth overrated?' 6 essential reads

Want better sleep? Spend face-to-face time with your friends and family

  • Written by Royette Tavernier, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wesleyan University
imageLean on me for a better night's sleep.Syda Productions/shutterstock.com

Studies have shown that the quality of our relationships may determine how healthy we are, how well we recover from illness and even how long we live.

However, little is known about how relationships affect sleep. This is especially true for young, unmarried individuals. Teens an...

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Parkinson's disease: New drugs and treatments, but where are the doctors?

  • Written by Michael Okun, Professor of Neurology, University of Florida
imageParkinson's disease responds well to a range of treatments, but more specialists are needed to know how to best tailor treatment for patients. adriancfoto/Shutterstock.com

For many, hearing the word “Parkinson’s” conjures an image of tremors. But Parkinson’s disease, brought about by loss of nerve and other brain cells, is...

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Massive sunspots and huge solar flares mean unexpected space weather for Earth

  • Written by Alexa Halford, Researcher in Physics and Astronomy, Dartmouth College
imageA huge solar flare flashes in the middle of the sun on Sept. 6, 2017. A separate image of the Earth provides scale.NASA/GSFC/SDO, CC BY

If you still have your solar viewing glasses from the eclipse, now is a good time to slap them on and look up at the sun. You’ll see two big dark areas visible on our star. These massive sunspots are regions...

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  2. Why UN sanctions against North Korea's missile program failed
  3. The world is facing a global sand crisis
  4. How flood insurance works: 6 questions answered
  5. Are natural disasters part of God's retribution?
  6. Why can't more American women access medications for preterm birth?
  7. Christian faith doesn't just say disasters are God's retribution
  8. Post-DACA: How Congress can replace Obama's program and make it even better
  9. How DACA affected the mental health of undocumented young adults
  10. The 'internet of things' is sending us back to the Middle Ages
  11. In defense of HBO's counterfactual 'Confederate'
  12. How a tiny portion of the world's oceans could help meet global seafood demand
  13. Apple and 7-Eleven show why Trump's threat to sever China trade over Korea rings hollow
  14. In cities and on ranches, planning is key to protect animals during disasters
  15. Why giving cash, not clothing, is usually best after disasters
  16. Finger size does matter... in sports
  17. How Muslim Americans are fighting Islamophobia and securing their civil rights
  18. Don't blame food stamps for obesity in America
  19. What victims of Hurricane Harvey can learn from Katrina as rebuilding begins
  20. What Hurricane Harvey says about risk, climate and resilience
  21. What the Industrial Revolution really tells us about the future of automation and work
  22. Want a job? It's still about education.
  23. Why Hurricane Harvey donors shouldn't boycott the Red Cross
  24. Explaining the Muslim pilgrimage of hajj
  25. How can job loss be bad for health, and recession be good for it?
  26. Education isn't a commodity for labor
  27. How algorithms and human journalists will need to work together
  28. Why Texans heard conflicting messages about evacuating ahead of Hurricane Harvey
  29. Remembering America's lost buildings
  30. 'Cajun Navy' rescuers in Hurricane Harvey show vital role of volunteer boats
  31. Massachusetts executed two Italian immigrants 90 years ago: Why the global fallout still matters
  32. Old West theme parks paint a false picture of pioneer California
  33. Public libraries can (literally) serve as a shelter from the storm
  34. After Harvey, many Texans will think differently about hurricane risks
  35. What is the online equivalent of a burning cross?
  36. Robots won't steal our jobs if we put workers at center of AI revolution
  37. Why Princess Diana conspiracies refuse to die
  38. Flooding from Hurricane Harvey causes a host of public health concerns
  39. Una mejor idea para la frontera entre EUA y México: invertimos en el río, no en un muro
  40. Choose better passwords with the help of science
  41. With better data, we can help set refugees up for success
  42. How corporate CEOs found their political voice
  43. Stretching your donation dollars: 5 tips
  44. What made the rain in Hurricane Harvey so extreme?
  45. Older victims of Hurricane Harvey may need special attention as Texas recovers
  46. ‘Gluten-free water' shows absurdity of trend in labeling what's absent
  47. State budgets hang in the balance as future of ACA uncertain
  48. Response to natural disasters like Harvey could be helped with game theory
  49. Why Muslims celebrate Eid twice a year: 6 questions answered
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