A mecânica de alterar a democracia americana implicaria a superação de um denso emaranhado de obstáculos constitucionais, burocráticos, legais e políticos.
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The mechanics of upending American democracy would entail surmounting a thick tangle of constitutional, bureaucratic, legal and political obstacles.
The Danish-controlled island is coveted by some external actors who see the vast territory as a vector for precious minerals and great-power politics.
Nutrition Facts labels provide useful information about how nutritious a food is, but can be overwhelming. A single score could help make healthy grocery shopping more approachable.
A narrower, more personalized ‘normal range’ could help doctors better diagnose and treat disease in individual patients.
L'investissement de l'Afrique dans la recherche et le développement est bien inférieur à la moyenne mondiale.
Improv theater is known for improvisation, audience participation and riffing on memes and stories circulating on social and traditional media – all hallmarks of right-wing media.
Africa’s investment into research and development is far below the global average.
Si la tendance à l'obésité observée ces trois dernières décennies se maintient, plus de 80 % des adultes américains seront en surpoids ou obèses d’ici à 2050.
If obesity trends continue on the current trajectory, more than 80% of US adults will be overweight or obese.
Colliding with ships is a top cause of whale deaths. A new study maps the areas of highest risk, showing where proven strategies such as speed limits and new shipping routes can reduce the toll.
Studies show that people who can easily access dental care are more likely to go for cleanings and other procedures.
Inflation is politically radioactive, and voters have a very long memory for it, as Democrats found when Donald Trump won and Kamala Harris lost the presidential election.
Spreading rumors is human nature. It’s a way people try to make sense of a messy world. In the age of social media and disinformation campaigns, it’s also how people can be misled.
Claims about Columbus being Sephardic have bubbled up for decades. Early in the 20th century, some immigrant groups hoped proving ties to him would improve their own social standing.
A trained social worker helps people without homes obtain the support they need and addresses other residents’ concerns about street safety.
While most Halloween candies contain lots of sugar, some are better for your gut microbiome than others.
The first wind phone appeared in Japan in 2010, and the concept has since spread around the world.
Which is riskier for your health: a few days of very bad PM₂.₅ exposure or many more days of slightly bad exposure? Researchers developed new metrics to provide better answers.
Your gut microbes have a lot to say about how many calories you consume and how effectively your body metabolizes them.
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Biology, University of Washington
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Acting Instructor of Medicine, University of Washington
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Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, University of Washington
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Associate Professor of Gastroenterology, School of Medicine, University of Washington
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Research Manager, Center for an Informed Public, University of Washington
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Associate Professor of History and Jewish Studies and Chair of the Sephardic Studies Program, University of Washington
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Professor of Oral Health Sciences, University of Washington
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Ph.D. Candidate in Information Science, University of Washington
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Professor of Political Science and Co-founder of the Political Economy Forum, University of Washington
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Professor of Human Centered Design & Engineering, University of Washington
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Affiliate Associate Professor of Global Health, University of Washington
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Lecturer, Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington
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Graduate Research Assistant, Center for an Informed Public, University of Washington
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Professor of Social Work, University of Washington
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Professor of Political Science, Co-founder of the Political Economy Forum, University of Washington