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Wake Forest biologists are advancing the frontiers of evolutionary biology with new evidence of complex mating dynamics in Galápagos Nazca boobies, reshaping how scientists conceptualize sexual behavior in seabirds. #WFUExpert #WFUResearch

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December 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Wake Forest biologists are advancing the frontiers of evolutionary biology with new evidence of complex mating dynamics in Galápagos Nazca boobies, reshaping how scientists conceptualize sexual behavior in seabirds. #WFUExpert #WFUResearch

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December 30, 2025 at 2:32 PM
What if we focused less on exercise and more on moving in ways we enjoy? Associate Professor Jason Fanning studies how creative, consistent movement supports physical and mental health, especially for older adults. https://wakefo.rest/48eftVw

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Don’t call it exercise | Wake Forest News
Jason Fanning spends a lot of time talking to older adults about leading healthy, active lifestyles. The minute he says “exercise,” he loses them.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Thinking of making New Year’s resolutions? The secret to success isn’t trying harder, it’s planning smarter. Learn how setting specific, actionable plans can help you actually keep your goals in 2026. #WFUExpert #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/3XNHfTV
Thinking of making New Year’s resolutions? The trick isn’t trying harder, it’s planning smarter | Wake Forest News
Want your resolutions to last past January? Psychology professor E.J. Masicampo says to make them specific, make them meaningful and make them habits. Masicampo studies goal-setting and self-regulatio...
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December 12, 2025 at 3:23 PM
How do Indigenous communities protect their lands in the face of illegal logging and centuries of exploitation? Wake Forest's Julie Velásquez Runk explores how the Wounaan people have responded with resilience, wisdom and beauty. #WFUresearch #WFUexpert

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Wounaan Indigenous people have opposed illegal rosewood logging and centuries of exploitation with wisdom and beauty
We highlight ways to celebrate Wounaan wisdom, joy, beauty and resistance while discussing centuries of taking from Indigenous communities.
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August 24, 2026 at 10:09 AM
⚾️ Charlotte or Raleigh? Which city could hit a home run and land North Carolina’s first Major League Baseball team?

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Charlotte, Raleigh both want a major league baseball franchise, but who's ready for the big leagues? | Wake Forest News
In this Q&A, WFU sports economist Todd McFall looks at the options for National League Baseball expansion in North Carolina through an economic lens.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:49 PM
As GLP-1 medications become more accessible through Medicare, Wake Forest research is helping answer an important question: How can older adults lose weight without increasing their risk of fractures? #WFUexpert #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/4xkp6Nd
Could Medicare GLP-1 Bridge lead to bone problems? | Wake Forest News
Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program offers broader, more affordable access to weight loss drugs for older adults, but raises bone health concerns.
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August 4, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Why does being honest seem harder than it used to? Wake Forest philosopher Christian Miller breaks down the modern honesty crisis and explains why telling the truth is still more natural than lying.

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Here’s the truth. Honesty is getting harder. | Wake Forest News
In a world where deepfakes, misinformation and AI-driven cheating are commonplace, it is getting harder to be honest. Christian B. Miller, A.C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, ...
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July 13, 2026 at 11:16 PM
Nearly every teen is online. What does that mean for brain health?

Wake Forest experts explore how digital literacy can help young people navigate screens with intention.

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Teens and screens
WFU’s Center for Literacy Education explores the intersections of teen digital literacy, brain health, and intentional engagement in a 96% online world.
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March 30, 2026 at 12:13 AM
How can you tell if online health advice is trustworthy? Wake Forest biostatistician Lucy McGowan shares a scientist's step-by-step guide to evaluating health information and separating evidence from misinformation. #WFUresearch #WFUexpert https://wakefo.rest/45alT6Q
How to do your own online health research like a scientist – a biostatistician’s step-by-step guide
Here’s how to sift through complicated studies without getting overwhelmed.
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August 20, 2026 at 2:07 PM
AI is changing cybersecurity and raising the stakes. Wake Forest computer scientist Ying Zhang explains why securing software can't be an afterthought when AI can find and exploit vulnerabilities at unprecedented speed.

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Can we build software secure enough to thwart AI attacks? | Wake Forest News
The OpenAI breach of Hugging Face’s digital library amplifies a growing concern: Software development isn’t thinking about security early enough.
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July 28, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Axolotls can regrow entire limbs. What can they teach us about helping humans heal? Wake Forest biologist Josh Currie explains how studying these remarkable salamanders could advance regenerative medicine.

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These salamanders may hold the key to human tissue and limb regeneration | Wake Forest News
Mexican axolotls readily regrow tissue. One of their genes could hold the secret to human limb regeneration, too.
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July 28, 2026 at 10:05 PM
What does neuroscience have to do with winning The Open? Quite a bit. A fascinating look at how Wake Forest's Ken Kishida is translating cutting-edge brain research into insights that help athletes perform at the highest level. #WFUExpert #WFUresearch
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What Ryan Fox's victory at the Open Championship can teach us about the science of belief
The story of Fox offers a window into new scientific ideas about how humans may forge self belief.
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July 29, 2026 at 6:12 PM
When extreme cold wipes out crops, the impact doesn’t stop in the fields.

New research from Wake Forest economist Leah Lakdawala links frozen crops to increased domestic violence, driven largely by financial stress on families.

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New economics research links frozen crops to domestic violence
By analyzing nearly a decade of data from the Peruvian Highlands—a region where extreme cold events are becoming more frequent—Wake Forest economist Leah Lakdawala and her colleagues identified two pr...
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March 30, 2026 at 10:49 AM
As AI reshapes the workforce, Wake Forest’s Andy Chan says the value of a liberal arts education is only growing. Critical thinking, ethical reasoning and communication are becoming the skills that matter most. #WFUexpert
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Why AI is ‘resurrecting’ the liberal arts for the Class of 2026
For the Class of 2026, the entry-level job market is shifting, with a wave of ‘just-in-time’ hiring expected through the summer, says Wake Forest University's VP of Personal and Career Development And...
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May 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
What can a 2,700-year-old poem teach us about navigating the age of AI? According to Wake Forest classics professor Michael Sloan, quite a lot. Here's why The Odyssey remains a guide to resilience and what it means to be human. #WFUexpert #WFUresearch https://wakefo.rest/4bInLan
"The Odyssey"
As movie-goers watch Matt Damon fight his way home in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” the biggest question isn’t how Nolan pulled off the massive cinematic scale, secured the $250 million budget, o...
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July 17, 2026 at 4:14 PM
What can a 2,700-year-old epic teach us about navigating the age of AI? Wake Forest classics professor Michael Sloan explains why The Odyssey remains a timeless guide to resilience, critical thinking and what it means to be human. #wfuresearch #wfuexpert https://wakefo.rest/4bInLan
"The Odyssey"
As movie-goers watch Matt Damon fight his way home in Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” the biggest question isn’t how Nolan pulled off the massive cinematic scale, secured the $250 million budget, o...
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August 4, 2026 at 6:01 PM
How can you tell if online health advice is trustworthy? Wake Forest biostatistician Lucy McGowan shares a scientist's step-by-step guide to evaluating health information and separating evidence from misinformation. #WFUresearch #WFUexpert https://wakefo.rest/45alT6Q
How to do your own online health research like a scientist – a biostatistician’s step-by-step guide
Here’s how to sift through complicated studies without getting overwhelmed.
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August 7, 2026 at 9:55 AM
How do Indigenous communities protect their lands in the face of illegal logging and centuries of exploitation? Wake Forest's Julie Velásquez Runk explores how the Wounaan people have responded with resilience, wisdom and beauty. #WFUresearch #WFUexpert

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Wounaan Indigenous people have opposed illegal rosewood logging and centuries of exploitation with wisdom and beauty
We highlight ways to celebrate Wounaan wisdom, joy, beauty and resistance while discussing centuries of taking from Indigenous communities.
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August 10, 2026 at 9:50 AM
When extreme cold wipes out crops, the impact doesn’t stop in the fields.

New research from Wake Forest economist Leah Lakdawala links frozen crops to increased domestic violence, driven largely by financial stress on families.

Read more: https://wakefo.rest/4sxGNXz

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New economics research links frozen crops to domestic violence
By analyzing nearly a decade of data from the Peruvian Highlands—a region where extreme cold events are becoming more frequent—Wake Forest economist Leah Lakdawala and her colleagues identified two pr...
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April 6, 2026 at 11:13 AM
New research from Wake Forest economists suggests that when it comes to Federal Reserve communication, less can be more. Fewer, more targeted announcements may help reduce economic uncertainty and improve market outcomes.

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Less can be more in Federal Reserve announcements
In Federal Reserve communications, it seems intuitive that clearer, more precise information is always better—especially when dealing with money. But new research shows that this is not always the cas...
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July 28, 2026 at 4:34 PM
With 48 international soccer teams visiting U.S. cities for pre-World Cup training, Abbie Wrights, a Health & Exercise Science professor sees an exciting opportunity for pro players to influence the health and wellbeing of local youth for years to come.

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The World Cup is here. Here's how it can get kids moving. | Wake Forest News
A Wake Forest University professor says World Cup players could influence the health and wellbeing of local youth for years to come.
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June 15, 2026 at 4:07 PM
The biggest housing legislation in decades could have its greatest impact where it's needed most. Wake Forest housing expert Sherri Lawson Clark explains how the ROAD Act strengthens protections for vulnerable families and reshapes federal housing programs. #WFUexpert https://wakefo.rest/3TCP8MU
The ROAD Act will shield America's most vulnerable families | Wake Forest News
Following bipartisan passage in the House and Senate, the ROAD Act is poised to become the most significant piece of federal housing legislation in decades.
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July 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
AI can give us answers in seconds. But what happens when we stop practicing patience? Wake Forest philosopher Christian Miller explores why our growing reliance on AI may be reshaping one of our most important virtues. #WFUexpert #WFUresearch

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Eroding a virtue: AI trains people to expect instant answers, and that's bad news for patience
When I was growing up, teachers would assign research papers that required going to the library, or later, searching for relevant material on the internet. If the paper was going to turn out well, we ...
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July 16, 2026 at 1:53 PM