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On Climate and Common Sense

In episode two, host Ted Fox talks with Sally Benson, the co-director of Stanford University’s Precourt Institute for Energy, about how much common ground there is to be found...

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New Molecules Created at Notre Dame to Reduce Cost, Environmental Impact of Mining Precious Metals

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have invented a new class of molecules that can be used to simplify the process used for capturing precious metals including gold,...

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Fluid Dynamics May Play Key Role in Evolution of Cooperation

Believe it or not — it’s in our nature to cooperate with one another, even when cheating may be more profitable. Social cooperation is common in every scale of life, from the...

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Engineered Polymer Membranes Could Be New Option for Water Treatment

The world’s freshwater resources are in short supply. According to the United Nations, water scarcity affects an estimated 1.9 billion people and 2.1 billion people live with...

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Art and History

Professor Uses Cutting-Edge Technology to Conduct ‘Engaged Anthropology’ at Prehistoric Illinois Site

Mark Schurr is committed to conducting engaged anthropology. For Schurr, professor and acting chair of the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Anthropology, that means he...

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Religion and Philosophy

Five Years of Pope Francis’ Papacy: Panel Discussion on Geopolitical, Ecumenical, and Cultural Perspectives

At the end of Pope Francis’ first five years in the papacy, this panel evaluates how he is calling the Church to encounter a deeper human experience by valuing diversity through...

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Researchers Uncover Most Complex Mineral on Earth

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame found that the complexity of a uranium-based mineral, dubbed ewingite, is nearly twice as high as the previous most complex mineral....

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As Climate Changes, so Could the Genes of the Eastern Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly

The reality of climate change poses a significant threat to global biodiversity. As temperatures rise, the survival of individual species will ultimately depend on their ability...

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Health and Society

Healthy Architecture

In this episode, Kim Rollings from the School of Architecture discusses her work aimed at creating healthier built environments.

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Water, Energy & 21st Century Solutions

This lecture is given by Jon Freedman, Vice President, Global Partnerships, Government Affairs. Freedman is based in Washington, DC, where he leads global partnerships and...

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Business

Wind, Solar and Storage: A perspective from the Global Leader in Renewables

This lecture features Mike O’Sullivan, Senior Vice President, Development, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, the nation’s leader in producing electricity from clean and renewable...

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Ten Years Hence 2017: Professor Frank Incopera

Professor Frank Incropera, H. Clifford and Evelyn A. Brosey Professor Emeritus and Matthew H. McCloskey Dean Emeritus of the College of Engineering at the University of Notre...

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