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Wake Forest University professors share their expertise on timely and relevant topics. Watch the short videos and then read the Q&As for a deeper dive.
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Don’t call it exercise
Jason Fanning has spent a lot of time talking to older adults about leading healthy, active lifestyles. And he knows that the minute he utters the word “exercise,” he loses many of them.
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Charlotte, Raleigh both want a Major League Baseball franchise, but who’s ready for the big leagues?
Wake Forest economist Todd McFall breaks down which city might have the edge and why North Carolina could be closer than ever to joining the big leagues.
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We’re putting weighted vests to the test
Health and exercise science researcher Kristen Beavers conducted one of the largest NIH-funded weighted vest studies, aiming to find safe methods for weight loss in older adults.
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Heat waves are here. Can tomatoes keep up?
Biology Professor Gloria Muday studies how heat affects fruit growth and how certain tomato varieties can withstand the stress.
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Who’s remembering to buy the eggs?
Professor of Management Julie Wayne studies the “invisible family load” and who carries it. Her research confirms what many parents already know: women carry more of this load than men. She has also found that the work causes fatigue and stress.
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What’s fueling wildfires in the Southeast?
Civil and environmental engineering professor Lauren Lowman explains the essential role fire plays in the region and how extreme weather affects wildfires.
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Multitasking? Maybe not.
Think you’re multitasking when you scroll and study? You’re actually switching focus, and it comes at a cost. Wake Forest psychology professor Anthony Sali explains what happens when your brain switches tasks.
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Teens aren’t the problem. Stereotypes are.
Psychology Professor Christy Buchanan explains how bias can shape what adults notice in teens and why parents still matter more than the stereotypes suggest.
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The plastic problem: How to solve it
Plastic is everywhere and it’s not going away. Wake Forest Law professor Sarah Morath explains why our plastic problem is so persistent and what individuals and lawmakers can do to start solving it.
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It’s not just anxiety, it’s Zozobra
Philsophy Professor Francisco Gallegos explains Zozobra, a concept from Mexican philosophy that describes the emotional disorientation many experience during moments of change. Understanding it could help us find connection and meaning together.
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The movie ‘Hoop Dreams’ still resonates after 30 years
More than a game, more than a film—30 years ago, Hoop Dreams changed documentary storytelling forever. Professor Peter Gilbert, who brought the film to life as its producer and cinematographer, reflects on its legacy and the realities of chasing a dream.
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How gaming is creating classical music fans
Professor, orchestra director and gamer J. Aaron Hardwick shares why video game music deserves a place in the concert hall.
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Wake Forest professors regularly contribute articles to The Conversation, an independent, non-profit media outlet that brings academic work to broad audiences. They have garnered millions of views and been featured in The Washington Post, Fast Company, Scientific American and other prominent news outlets.
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Don’t call it exercise
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Charlotte, Raleigh both want a Major League Baseball franchise, but who’s ready for the big leagues?
Wake Forest professor, economics expert and baseball enthusiast Todd McFall has been studying sports for two decades. He has been widely quoted in national, regional…
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