In The Media
Urbs and Polis podcast
May 11, 2022
Masada: A Discussion with Professor Jodi Magness
Professor Jodi Magness details why Masada remains an important archaeological site for scholars of Second-Temple Judaism and Christian origins. Magness further elaborates on the modern implications of Masada and the state of Israel; the “mythic” elements of Josephus’ episode of mass suicide; and the types … Continued
The New York Times
May 10, 2022
These Bats Buzz Like Hornets to Scare Off Predators
Dr. Ancillotto and colleagues have discovered not only a new case of acoustic Batesian mimicry, but also the first documented between mammals and insects. In their work, published Monday in the journal Current Biology, they report a species of bat that mimics the buzzing sound of stinging … Continued
The New York Times
May 6, 2022
This Is Not Your Grandfather’s M.B.A.
“Marketing teams across higher education are fond of quasi-spiritual tag lines, so it might be unfair to pick on business schools. But in the M.B.A. world, the latest, breathless versions of these slogans signal more than the generic American vocation to make money and live … Continued
The Washington Post
May 6, 2022
What Alito’s draft gets wrong about women and political power
Research finds many ways that women, especially women of color, are excluded from equal access to power. “If the final draft of the Dobbs decision looks anything like what has been leaked, abortion care will cease to be a right and become instead a privilege accessible … Continued
USA Today Network (via Wilmington Star-News)
April 25, 2022
From Manteo to Wilmington, could the ‘kudzu of the coast’ help fight climate change?
Mention phragmites and you’re likely to hear an agonized groan from a long list of people, including biologists and coastal landowners. “It definitely has a bad rap, and there’s a good reason for that,” said Mollie Yacano, a doctoral candidate at the University of North Carolina’s Institute of Marine … Continued
The Times of Israel Podcast
April 18, 2022
What does archaeology say about the location of the Church of the Holy Sepulchre?
We walk in the Jerusalem Old City church compound with top archaeologist Prof. Jodi Magness in this audio tour of the history and controversy of a unique holy spot. Christian tradition holds that Jesus was crucified and buried on the spot of the Church of the Holy … Continued
WUNC
April 8, 2022
How Does NC Fit In To Offshore Wind Development?
Host Celeste Gracia talks with Katherine Kollins, president of the Southeastern Wind Coalition; Kerry Allen of the North Carolina Coastal Federation; Harvey Seim, professor of marine sciences at UNC-Chapel Hill; and Jennifer Mundt of the North Carolina Department of Commerce about where things stand with … Continued