Manuscripts and art support archaeological evidence that syphilis was in Europe long before explorers could have brought it home from the Americas
The idea that Europeans brought new diseases to the Americas and returned home with others has been widely accepted. But evidence is mounting that for syphilis this scenario is wrong.
Marylynn Salmon, Research Associate in History, Smith College •
conversation
July 13, 2022 • ~10 min
July 13, 2022 • ~10 min
What's driving the huge blooms of brown seaweed piling up on Florida and Caribbean beaches?
Huge blooms of brown seaweed have fouled Florida and Caribbean beaches almost every year over the past decade. They originate in Africa and South America. and are fueled by human activities.
Stephen P. Leatherman, Professor of Coastal Science, Florida International University •
conversation
Aug. 2, 2021 • ~9 min
Aug. 2, 2021 • ~9 min
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