Sociologists Patrick Greiner and Brett Clark and I recently pored through the magnificent W.E.B. Du Bois Papers at the Special Collections and University Archives at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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Politics With Michelle Grattan: Chief Scientist Alan Finkel on Climate, Energy and Emissions
Alan Finkel ends his term as Australia’s Chief Scientist.
Alan Finkel ends his term as Australia’s Chief Scientist.
Robopsychology
How crazy it is to be living in a world where it may be possible to have robots dealing with emotions.
How crazy it is to be living in a world where it may be possible to have robots dealing with emotions.
Bird Poop and Lake Mud ‘Time Machine’ Reveal Dramatic Seabird Declines
Human interference with storm petrel colonies didn’t stop there.
Human interference with storm petrel colonies didn’t stop there.
5 Best Online YouTube Downloaders In 2021
— YouTube videos can be downloaded online and offline. The majority of online YouTube downloaders also have software that can be used to download videos offline. Although, our article will focus on how to use online downloaders to download YouTube videos. In subsequent articles, we will take our time to explain how it can be…
Exploring the Indian Ocean as a Rich Archive of History – Above and Below the Water Line
Originally destined for Indian Ocean port cities, this pottery would have been purchased by merchant elites accustomed to eating off fine plates.
Originally destined for Indian Ocean port cities, this pottery would have been purchased by merchant elites accustomed to eating off fine plates.
Inside the Digital Society: Lessons From Little Laptops
How do we get to the ‘people-centred, inclusive and development-oriented Information Society’ promised at the World Summit in 2003?
How do we get to the ‘people-centred, inclusive and development-oriented Information Society’ promised at the World Summit in 2003?
Why We Can Stop Worrying and Love the Particle Accelerator
Cells that divide quickly, such as stem cells in bone marrow, suffer the most.
Cells that divide quickly, such as stem cells in bone marrow, suffer the most.
Enough With the Breasts in Video Games!
Female representation in video games has been an object of study (And controversy) Since the 1980s.
Female representation in video games has been an object of study (And controversy) Since the 1980s.
Pandemic Leads To a Significant Increase in Streaming Video Usage That Is Expected To Continue, Study Shows
Kanopy announces results of streaming video trends in public libraries survey.
Kanopy announces results of streaming video trends in public libraries survey.
If You’re Working on the Hoof, Think About That Airport or Hotel Wifi Connection
When handling sensitive information or accessing sensitive services such as banks, etc., a good tip is to avoid hotel or airport wifi and instead connect through our smartphone, or to use a vpn
When handling sensitive information or accessing sensitive services such as banks, etc., a good tip is to avoid hotel or airport wifi and instead connect through our smartphone, or to use a vpn
Half of Earth’s Satellites Restrict Use of Climate Data
Why do some nations choose to restrict satellite data, while others make it openly available?
Why do some nations choose to restrict satellite data, while others make it openly available?
World: Positive News in the Difficult Year of the Pandemic
Is there any positive news in this era that was accompanied by the outbreak of a pandemic? Here are some news and texts that, as human beings, fill us with pride. Because, they allow us to move forward, breaking down the walls of intolerance and racism, lighting the way and bringing hope, solidarity and cooperation.
Is there any positive news in this era that was accompanied by the outbreak of a pandemic? Here are some news and texts that, as human beings, fill us with pride. Because, they allow us to move forward, breaking down the walls of intolerance and racism, lighting the way and bringing hope, solidarity and cooperation.
There Are Apps, and Then There Are Chinese Apps
Users of TikTok may know that the app is of Chinese origin, they may not. They simply don’t care.
Users of TikTok may know that the app is of Chinese origin, they may not. They simply don’t care.
Gaia Mission Releases Map of More Than a Billion Stars – Here’s What It Can Teach Us
Being in space allows Gaia to see similar tiny shifts in star positions.
Being in space allows Gaia to see similar tiny shifts in star positions.
Report: Which Americans are Best at Recycling Their Tech?
Apple owners are the biggest recyclers, recycling 13.8% more devices than Samsung users.
Apple owners are the biggest recyclers, recycling 13.8% more devices than Samsung users.