A Fast-Emptying Ark
A vast new study finds there are 70 percent fewer wild animals sharing the earth with us than there were in 1970.
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A Different Tack for North Korea
In a New York Times essay, Middlebury Institute professor Jeffrey Lewis of the James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies lays out an argument for the U.S. to accept that North Korea has nuclear weapons and to pursue alternative approaches to peace in the region.
Brain Blasts
Clinton Cave, an assistant professor of neuroscience at Middlebury, runs a lab at the College focused on studying how brain cells communicate.
The Bug Days of Summer
For insect neurobiologist and Middlebury College assistant professor of biology Greg Pask, summer insects are a treasure trove.
Vermont Prize for Visual Art
Visual artist, graffiti scholar, and educator Will Kasso Condry has been selected for the first Vermont Prize, a new endeavor aimed at celebrating and supporting the best visual art being made in Vermont.
Drinking Water Hazards
What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Kate Crawford explains in this piece from the Conversation.
What It Takes to Triumph
Middlebury women’s lacrosse has thrilled fans—season after season. Integral to that success—a full-time assistant coach, made possible by an endowed fund.
A Black History Month Watchlist
We asked Assistant Professor of Film & Media Culture Natasha Ngaiza to recommend five works from Black filmmakers she thinks everyone should watch. Read up, and add these to your watchlist!
The Power of Words
Middlebury students are learning the art of oratory to make their words mean more. An innovative program has already helped more than 7,000 students deliver compelling arguments, enrich class discussions, and impress at job interviews.