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Ecological Crisis: U.S., Canada Lost One in Four Birds in the Last 50 Years

Nearly 3 billion birds have disappeared from the United States and Canada since 1970, according to a study published today in Science, co-authored by Georgetown Environment Initiative (GEI) director Peter…

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Scientists Mark First Evidence That Dolphins Give Birth in Potomac River

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11 Books Professors Recommend (But Don’t Require) You Read This Winter

As students head home for the holidays, we asked professors for books to read based on their area of expertise. Discover their recommendations — but only if you want to.

December 16, 2025
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An Overlooked Hormone Eyed as Driver of Postmenopausal Breast Cancer in Women with Obesity

New research highlights the link between estrone, obesity and the potential role for GLP-1 drugs as a breast cancer therapy.

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How Does Spotify Decide Which Songs to Recommend?

Adjunct Faculty Michael Rossetti breaks down how Spotify uses AI to predict your favorite song - and what AI means for the future of the music industry.

December 8, 2025
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How Space Shapes Human History and Why the Future May Be in Asteroids

An environmental historian unpacks potential cosmic threats and explains how humanity can use outer space to ease its impact on Earth's environment.

November 20, 2025
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Digital Detoxes Work. Here’s What Reduced Screen Time Can Do For You.

Ever want to reduce screen time on your smartphone? A recent psychology study shows the benefits of a digital detox and offers tips to unplug.

November 10, 2025
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Denmark is Still the Best Place for Women in 2025. Here’s How Other Countries Fared.

The Nordic country claimed the top spot again in a new report that measures indicators tied to women's inclusion, justice and security.

November 6, 2025
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What ‘Wicked’ Teaches Us About How to Be a Good Leader

Ahead of the release of "Wicked: For Good," an expert in organizational behavior and management unpacks the leadership lessons from Elphaba and the hit musical-turned-movie.

October 29, 2025
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What Does ‘6-7’ Mean? We Don’t Know Either, So We Asked a Linguistics Professor

Linguistics professor Cynthia Gordon unpacks the two numbers that have perplexed — and frustrated — parents, teachers and Americans across the country this year.

October 23, 2025
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How Did Dengue Go Global? This Mosquito Species Might be to Blame.

New research from Jacob Crawford (C’03) and biology professor Peter Armbruster explains how a mosquito from Africa became a global threat for vector-borne diseases.

October 22, 2025
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Georgetown Honors Early-Career Professors with High-Impact Research

Georgetown has awarded three early-career professors who are tackling pressing societal questions with $100,000 in funding and leave to accelerate their work.

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