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Kids love digging and may not realize the dangers a hole in the sand can pose.
Laws that scrap diversity, equity and inclusion programs on campus are likely to result in less support for LGBTQ+ students, a psychology professor explains.
Brazil’s orange harvest has been badly damaged by a disease infecting trees and spoiling the fruit.
A wave of mostly partisan laws have sought to curtail what university faculty can say and teach.
Florida’s school safety data dashboard is one of the most comprehensive in the US. A school safety researcher explains how schools and parents can use it.
People who enter the US as refugees or with asylum generally adapt quickly and become productive members of society. But cities need help getting them settled and employed.
In Mexico, more states are legalizing abortion at the same time US states like Florida are imposing more restrictions.
A Miami nightclub owner and restaurateur has been adding star power to his class on entrepreneurship and hospitality.
Extreme downpours and droughts, both fueled by rising global temperatures, are taking a toll. Communities trying to manage the threats face three big challenges.
People often think of leprosy as a bygone disease, relevant primarily in biblical times. But in fact, it is still present in more than 120 countries, and the US is seeing an uptick in cases.
Florida home insurance premiums have shot up threefold in just five years.
Phosphorus and nitrogen contribute to water pollution and cause harmful algal blooms. New research shows how mats of floating flower beds can take advantage of these nutrients while cleaning the water.
The boards that oversee the education of students enrolled in Florida’s public colleges and universities are trying to restrict enrollment in sociology courses on those campuses.
The NFL’s embrace of the sport points to a promising future. But gender and political divides could stand in the way.
An atmospheric scientist explains how rising temperatures are helping to fuel extreme storms, floods, droughts and devastating wildfires.
The Peregrine and Nova-C landers are due to carry out valuable science at two diverse lunar locations.
The desire to transfer the thrills of surfing on to dry land created the monumental culture of skateboarding, now vividly documented in a new exhibition.
The question of whether local declarations offering sanctuary for LGBTQIA+ people place local law above federal law depends on what the statements actually promise.
Scientists found PFAS hot spots in Miami’s Biscayne Bay where the chemicals are entering coastal waters and reaching the ocean. Water samples point to some specific sources.
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Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh
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Professor of law and ethics, Georgia State University
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Professor of Economics, University of Tampa
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