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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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How Does Technology Actually Affect Our Happiness?

At the Happy Tech Lab, researchers study how digital technology — like smartphones, social media and gaming apps — interacts with our happiness.

July 2, 2025
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New Blood Test Holds Potential to Reduce Liver Transplant Failures

A new study by scientists from Georgetown and MedStar Health describes how a single blood sample can be used to catch problems at the earliest stages, allowing tailored treatment to…

June 25, 2025
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The Must-Read Books While You’re Traveling This Summer, From Professors Who Study the World

Traveling this summer? Here are a few books Georgetown professors recommend for your journey — and their travel recommendations based on years of studying different corners of the world.

June 17, 2025
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What to Expect From the 2025 NATO Summit

An expert in alliances and transatlantic relations gives her analysis on what to look out for at next week's NATO summit.

June 16, 2025
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How Georgetown Linguists, Legal Expert Scored a Win in Supreme Court ‘Ghost Guns’ Case

An amicus co-authored by two linguists and a law professor was cited in the majority opinion of a Supreme Court case. Here's how the Georgetown researchers did it.

June 12, 2025
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Americans Love Iced Coffee. A Marketing Professor Explains Why.

Wendy Zajack explores the marketing behind iced coffee and why the cold caffeinated beverage is especially popular in the U.S.

June 4, 2025
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What It Means for the First American To Be Chosen as Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old Chicago native, will be the first American to lead the Catholic Church. Here's how his U.S. background may shape his papacy.

May 9, 2025
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The Conclave Starts This Week. Here’s the History of How the Catholic Church Selects a New Pope

Vanessa Corcoran, a scholar of medieval religious history, unpacks the fascinating and secretive history behind the conclave and the papal election process.

May 2, 2025
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Georgetown Economics Professor Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences 

Professor John Rust has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, an honor awarded to individuals who have made significant contributions to academia, the arts, industry, policy,…

May 1, 2025
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This Type of Music Can Increase Your Concentration and Productivity

As Georgetown students approach finals, music known as “work flow” may be the answer for calming nerves and increasing their studying pace.

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