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Follow I am a gleaner of tossed face masks.  I carry a bag with me wherever I walk, collecting discarded single-use face masks lying in the streets or cast into bushes. Face masks of all colors and sizes: children's masks decorated with unicorns and emojis; wet masks covered in leaves, half-trampled, torn. I pick them up and bring them home. I'm not quite sure what to do with my collection, but I know I'm on a lonely mission: to clean scattered face masks off the streets of my small Israeli city of Modiin. For the past few months, as Israel has entered and exited lockdowns and gyms have clos...

Overcoming Environmental Challenges with Analytical Chemistry Sponsored by PittconFeb 23 2021 The environment is a topic that poses many challenges to science and society today. A complex system of natural forces, the environment is heavily impacted by human activity. Often, environmental concerns arise from human actions such as pollution or fracking. Image Credit:Shutterstock/AfricaStudio Human innovation, especially in the field of analytical chemistry, can also provide solutions to environmental challenges, preserving both the world around us and protecting populations aga...

Application Deadline: January 15th 2021 The Middle East Initiative Research Fellowship Program, part of the Emirates Leadership Initiative, offers one-year fellowships for researchers at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and junior faculty level for research related to Middle Eastern governance and public policy.  Eligibility The Middle East Initiative Research Fellowship Program offers one-year fellowships for researchers at the pre-doctoral, post-doctoral, and junior faculty level for research related to Middle Eastern governance and public policy. All fellowships carry a stipend. Eligible...