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Will Omicron – the new COVID variant of concern – be More Contagious than Delta?
Suresh V. Kuchipudi, Penn State A new variant named omicron (B.1.1.529) was reported by researchers in South Africa on Nov. 24, 2021, and designated a “variant of concern” by the World Health Organization two days later. Omicron is very unusual in that it is by far...
Revisiting Will Smith’s slap and what it means to protect a loved one
Neil Roberts, Williams College It took less than a nanosecond before The Slap was seen around the world. It took a little longer – about two weeks – before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences decided to ban Will Smith from appearing at another Oscar awards...
Why it’s hard for blacks to pull themselves up by bootstraps when it comes to health
Students at Hampton University celebrate at graduation on May 9. 2010. Studies suggest, however, that the benefits African American students accrue from education will be fewer than those of whites. J. Scott Applewhite/AP Shervin Assari, University of Michigan Many...
How even a casual brush with the law can permanently mar a young man’s life – especially if he’s Black
Gary Painter, University of Southern California George Floyd’s death highlighted how even a minor alleged infraction – in his case, over a fake $20 bill – can lead to a fatal interaction with law enforcement. As a result, a coalition of advocacy organizations,...