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Why is antisemitism rising now? Experts see troubling signs ahead
In 2021, antisemitic incidents reached an all-time high across the United States, with a total of 2,717 incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism tracked by the Anti-Defamation ...
UConn insect expert David Wagner on the troubling decline of the mayfly
One of the world's oldest flying insects is in trouble. Mayflies are in serious decline and, after 300 million years in existence, their dwindling population should ...
Tyre Extinguishers: Activists are deflating SUV tyres in the latest pop up climate movement
A new direct action group calling itself the Tyre Extinguishers recently sabotaged hundreds of sports utility vehicles (SUVs) in various wealthy parts of London and ...
How rabbits help restore unique habitats for rare species
European wild rabbits are a ‘keystone species’ that hold together entire ecosystems – according to researchers at the University of East Anglia. Our campus is home ...
"Apocalypse" - A period of mass extinction threatens insects – and the world that depends on them
UConn entomologist and professor David Wagner says all kinds of insects are at risk for “a death by a thousand cuts" -- decline attributed to ...
Will schools reopen before semester ends? Georgia Southern pandemic expert can give perspective
While education has moved into homes across the country because of the COVID-19 pandemic, people are wondering if the shutdowns will actually help stop the ...
American Indian Heritage Month - Let the experts from Fielding help with your coverage all month long
For almost 30 years, the United States has been recognizing November as American Indian Heritage Month. This goal of this month is to provide a platform ...
Climate change – activism, debate and reality. Let our experts help with your coverage
It’s been a busy week for anyone covering climate change. As 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg delivered a speech at the United Nation slamming ...
United Nations Report Warns of Potential Extinction of One Million Plant and Animal Species
The United Nations has issued an assessment sounding the alarm that one million plant and animal species are at risk of extinction due to human-related ...
Record freezing temperatures and global warming – let our experts explain
This week has seen temperatures drop to record lows. Across the mid-west, a polar vortex coupled with biting winds saw temperatures plunge below minus 50 degrees ...