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#1644: Saving the planet one garden at a time

For many people getting back to nature means planting a garden, and that’s actually a really good place to start. Today on the Best of Our Knowledge, saving the planet, one garden at a time. ....

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George Washington and American Masculinity: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute, Maurizio Valsania, professor of American history at the University of Turin, explores the myths and truths of one founding father. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. ....

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#1643: The search for an Alzheimer's biomarker

Scientists and Alzheimer’s disease have been doing battle for decades and so far, the disease has been winning. But there are strides being made for earlier and non-invasive ways to detect the condition. Now there is new technology ready for clinical testing that could provide that elusive biomarker. The research on the device was spearheaded by Dr. James Arruda, a professor of Psychology at the University of West Florida. We'll talk about this new technology. ....

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Looking to Scandinavia for American Prison Reform: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute, part of Drexel University Week: Jordan Hyatt, associate professor of criminology and justice studies, discusses what we can learn from another country in prison reform. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. ....

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Harnessing the Immune System to Heal Wounds: Academic Minute

Today on the Academic Minute, part of Drexel University Week: Kara Spiller, associate professor in the school of biomedical engineering, science and health systems, explores one way to harness the body’s immune system to help with healing. Learn more about the Academic Minute here. ....

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