TikTok is a unique blend of social media platforms – here's why kids love it
An app that young people use to share videos of themselves dancing might seem like a silly diversion, but it's become a powerhouse social media platform.
Kevin Munger, Assistant Professor of Political Science and Social Data Analytics, Pennsylvania State University •
conversation
Aug. 26, 2020 • ~9 min
Aug. 26, 2020 • ~9 min
Two-thirds of glacier ice in the Himalayas will be lost by 2100 if climate targets aren't met
How speculation came to be presented as scientific fact and inspired a decidedly non-glacial race to discover the future of Himalayan glaciers.
Ann Rowan, Ice and Climate Research Fellow, University of Sheffield •
conversation
Aug. 3, 2020 • ~7 min
Aug. 3, 2020 • ~7 min
The UAE's Mars mission seeks to bring Hope to more places than the red planet
A new country launches a mission to Mars. A space expert explains what this means for the Middle East and the African continent.
Wendy Whitman Cobb, Professor of Strategy and Security Studies, US Air Force School of Advanced Air and Space Studies •
conversation
July 13, 2020 • ~6 min
July 13, 2020 • ~6 min
Digital contact tracing's mixed record abroad spells trouble for US efforts to rein in COVID-19
Effective national leadership and trust in government appear to be prerequisites for countries to achieve widespread digital contact tracing.
Bhaskar Chakravorti, Dean of Global Business, The Fletcher School, Tufts University •
conversation
July 6, 2020 • ~11 min
July 6, 2020 • ~11 min
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