Wildland firefighters face a huge pay cut without action by Congress – in the midst of strenuous, dangerous work during fire season

Working a day on the firelines as a wildland firefighter can require the endurance of riding the Tour de France. That takes a toll, as a physiologist explains.

Brent C. Ruby, Professor of exercise and work physiology, University of Montana • conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 ~9 min

Wildland firefighters are caught in the government shutdown drama – and facing a huge pay cut without action by Congress

Working a day on the firelines as a wildland firefighter can require the endurance of riding the Tour de France. That takes a toll, as a physiologist explains.

Brent C. Ruby, Professor of exercise and work physiology, University of Montana • conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 ~9 min


Wildland firefighters face a huge pay cut without action by Congress – here's how physically demanding this lifesaving job is

Wildland firefighters need the endurance of a cyclist in the Tour de France, and the work takes a toll on their bodies. A physiologist explains what’s at stake.

Brent C. Ruby, Professor of exercise and work physiology, University of Montana • conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 ~10 min

Fossil fuel workers have the skills to succeed in green jobs, but location is a major barrier to a just transition

In a greener future, what becomes of current fossil fuel workers? Despite possessing skills applicable to green industries, their geographical locations will limit their opportunities.

Junghyun Lim, Assistant Professor of Political Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • conversation
Sept. 26, 2023 ~7 min

People in Asia get less sleep and it’s lower quality

The sleep of people in Asia is more variable during the work week and they do not extend their sleep as much at the weekend.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Sept. 26, 2023 ~5 min

How dreams can affect your workday

"...these experiences bleed into and affect our waking lives—including how productive we are at work."

Shannon Roddel - Notre Dame • futurity
Sept. 5, 2023 ~6 min

Employers judge mental health posts on social media

Mental health disclosures on platforms like LinkedIn can affect the way potential employers view you, a study finds.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Aug. 31, 2023 ~5 min

Marginalized med students are less likely to seek surgical careers

Med students from marginalized backgrounds are less likely to pursue surgical careers, according to a new study.

Fred Mamoun-Yale • futurity
Aug. 28, 2023 ~5 min


What’s at stake in UAW negotiations with automakers?

An expert clarifies what's at stake for the United Automobile Workers, or UAW, in their contract negotiations with automakers.

Kim Ward-Michigan State • futurity
Aug. 25, 2023 ~4 min

There’s racial bias in lower-level NFL coach hiring and promoting

“These data analyses show where biases are hiding, and once we know that, we can think about interventions..."

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Aug. 21, 2023 ~6 min

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