Experts
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Competition for food drives mass migration of herbivores
Upending the prevailing theory of how and why multi-species mass-migration patterns occur in Serengeti National Park, researchers from Wake Forest University have confirmed that the millions-strong wildebeest population pushes zebra herds along in competition for the most nutrient-dense grasses. The study appears today in the journal Science.
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‘Hot hand’ is real, but there’s a catch
Fans and players both feel it in the gut when the “hot hand” shows up in sports. Something special is happening that can’t be explained. Cross your fingers the streak continues. Wake Forest economist Erik Nesson investigated the hot hand phenomenon using statistics from NBA […]
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New hope for treating cardiovascular diseases
In a significant step toward developing new treatments to mend blood vessels damaged by heart attacks and strokes, scientists at Wake Forest University and University of Maryland have discovered how to amplify the effects of an important signaling molecule in the blood. The study published today in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Chemical Biology.
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50 years later, the coup in Chile and its lessons on democracy
Politics professor Peter Siavelis answers questions about the complicated role the United States played in the 1973 coup in Chile and why democracy should not be taken for granted.
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What’s driving diverse audiences to symphonic music? Video games
Gaming, an $85 billion industry in the U.S. alone, continues to grow in popularity among people of all ages and backgrounds. It’s also opening new pathways for listening and increasing audience engagement in symphonic music.
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Mining boom endangers rivers around the world
Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries, according to a new study by a team of researchers including WFU biologists and computer scientists.
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Who wins and who loses in the transition from ‘dirty’ to ‘clean’ jobs?
New research by Wake Forest economics professor Mark Curtis looks at the implications for U.S. workers in the transition to a low-carbon economy.
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When facing difficult life experiences, study shows coping strategies matter
A new psychology study shows the well-being benefits for older adults who approach challenging experiences positively.
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Can bone-strengthening exercises and/or drugs reduce fracture risk when older adults lose weight?
A new $7M study will help determine whether a combination of resistance training plus bone-strengthening exercises and/or medication can help older adults safely lose weight without sacrificing bone mass.
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Flash drought: Researchers calculate global risk
Flash droughts are extreme drought events where conditions deteriorate rapidly, such as when temperatures spike during a period of scarce rainfall, desiccating the soil. They can materialize in as little as five days and last for weeks or even a few months. “Flash droughts are […]
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