In The Media
STAT News
November 1, 2024
How science journals are confronting the ‘existential’ question of politics this election
Benjamin Mason Meier, a professor of global health policy at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, contributed to two academic commentaries on the election. One, for Cambridge University Press, laid out the stakes of the election for his field; the other, for The Lancet … Read more
WCHL-AM Online
October 31, 2024
Oh, the Humanities: ‘The Past, Present, and Future of the American Entrepreneur’
Every month, Aaron welcomes UNC’s Carolina Public Humanities to the studio for a regular feature called “Oh, the Humanities!” spotlighting humanities work and upcoming events on campus. Click here to listen back to all of those discussions. … Saturday, November 9, Carolina Public Humanities is hosting a … Read more
ABC 11 News
October 28, 2024
UNC embraces artificial intelligence as popularity grows
No matter what generation you stepped foot on UNC’s campus, the spirit of academia holds true. However, faculty’s and students’ approaches to age-old questions have changed dramatically with the evolution of artificial intelligence playing a major role in daily functions. “I’ve been really encouraged by … Read more
Yahoo News
October 15, 2024
Climate safe havens may be a thing of the past
Hurricanes Helene and Milton wreaked havoc on the U.S. south, including some areas that were once thought to be safe from the effects of climate change. These climate havens are seeing high levels of immigration as people look to move away from heavily affected regions. … Read more
Yahoo Finance
October 15, 2024
If you think grocery prices take a big bite out of your paycheck in the US, check out the rest of the world
Though cynics may question her motives, Kamala Harris’ recent call to ban price gouging on groceries has received a lot of attention – and for good reason. … Peter A. Coclanis, a Albert R. Newsome Distinguished Professor of History and Director of the Global Research … Read more
CBS News Online
October 10, 2024
No, the government is not controlling the weather.
President Biden on Wednesday addressed what he called “stupid” claims that the federal government can control the weather, as the false claim was promoted by some politicians and high-profile figures. … Charles Konrad, a professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Department … Read more
Yahoo News
October 9, 2024
Hurricane Helene could cause lasting problems for young students
Hurricane Helene‘s violent sweep across America’s Southeast killed hundreds, knocked out power and indefinitely paused schooling for affected children. … The waterlogged western half of North Carolina could see massive disruptions in returns to the classrooms, Cassandra R. Davis, an assistant professor at the University … Read more