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UNC-Chapel Hill researchers discover new clues to how tardigrades can survive intense radiation
UNC-Chapel Hill researchers have discovered that tardigrades – microscopic animals famed for surviving harsh extremes – have an unusual response to radiation. The research, led by UNC biologist Bob Goldstein, was published in Current Biology.
Carolina researcher trailblazes environmental accountability
As a graduate student at Yale University, Angel Hsu traveled to Copenhagen for the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or the Convention of the Parties (COP) 15. Today the UNC associate professor of public policy says that experience changed her worldview.
Austin Vo’s graduate research has taken him around the world
The sociology Ph.D. student spent time in France to study “indigenous responses to French colonialism,” he shared, and is continuing his research in Vietnam and Senegal this year.
EcoStudio helps match Tar Heels with environmental internships
Open to undergraduate students of all majors and years, the program is dedicated to the exploration of careers in environment and sustainability.
Plant biologist Dangl receives lifetime achievement award
Jeff Dangl, the John N. Couch Distinguished Professor of Biology, recently received the Philip N. Benfey lifetime achievement award from the Arabidopsis Community in recognition of his work on plant immunity and plant-microbe interactions.
Nicholas Boyer awarded Goldwater Scholarship
Nicholas Boyer, a rising senior at UNC-Chapel Hill double majoring in chemistry and computer science in the College of Arts and Sciences, was selected to receive a 2024 Barry Goldwater Scholarship.
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Psychology group says infinite scrolling “particularly risky” to youth mental health
“The platforms seem to be designed to keep kids engaged for as long as possible, to keep them on there. And kids are just not able to resist those impulses as effectively as adults,” American Psychological Association chief science officer Mitch Prinstein said in a phone interview. Prinstein is John Van Seters Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC.
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Adams Symposium: April 19-20
Philosopher Cristina Lafont of Northwestern University will discuss “Building Democracies in Times of Populism and Polarization” for the Adams Symposium keynote lecture on April 19. The lecture will be held in person and livestreamed, registration required for the virtual event. The following day faculty colleagues, public humanists and others will discuss the issues in her talk. Her research focuses on normative questions in political philosophy concerning democracy and citizen participation, global governance, human rights, religion and politics.
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