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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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Is All Publicity Good Publicity? Inside the Attention Economy of Presidential Campaigns

A new book by public policy professors explores how presidential campaigns compete for attention in a changing media landscape.

September 25, 2026
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More Young People Are Getting Colon Cancer Than Ever. This Doctor Is Accelerating Clinical Trials to Find New Treatments

Colorectal cancer rates in adults under 50 are surging. Georgetown's Dr. John Marshall is accelerating clinical trials to bring new treatments to patients.

September 21, 2026
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What Does a Far-Right Victory Mean for Germany?

Following a landslide win for Alternative for Germany in the state of Saxony-Anhalt, a German historian answers what drove the surprising election result and what it could mean for politics…

September 15, 2026
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Yes, Multitasking Is Possible. Here’s How to Train Your Brain to Do 2 Things at Once

Neuroscientists have long believed that true multitasking is impossible. New research is bucking the conventional wisdom and shows that you can do two things at once.

September 14, 2026
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Why Flash Floods Are Getting Worse and the Blueprint for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure

Two climate experts explain how climate change is magnifying the risk of flash floods and the upgraded infrastructure and policies we need to protect communities from these natural disasters.

September 10, 2026
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25 Years After 9/11, Terrorism Scholars Reflect

Two SFS professors and counterterrorism experts reflect on the Sept. 11 attacks and the state of global counterterrorism today.

September 9, 2026
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How Much Should Leaders Care?

Leadership is often associated with taking care of others, but can caring too much be counterproductive? A business professor and expert in management explains how leaders can support others while…

September 8, 2026
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AI Can Now Bioengineer Viruses. Should We Let It?

Scientists just used AI to create viruses not found in nature. Are we ready? Two Georgetown ethicists break down the potential medical benefits and biosecurity risks.

August 25, 2026
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Young Adults Still Love To Tan. These Tactics Could Get Gen Z To Be Safer in the Sun, Research Finds

Tanning is popular among Gen Z, despite the skin cancer risks. A cancer prevention researcher shares strategies to get young adults to listen to advice on sun safety.

August 3, 2026
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COVID-Era School Closures Have Lingering Impacts On Children’s Development, Georgetown Doctoral Researcher Finds

Anna Wright’s (G’23, G’26) research discovered how pandemic-related schooling interruptions have affected children’s learning and development.

July 31, 2026
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