Humans have been harnessing energy from rivers for thousands of years. Think water wheels from Ancient Greece and modern hydropower plants, like the…
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Does Talking To Your Kids Make A Difference? Researchers Await Results Of Providence Talks
Children who know more words tend to do better in school, and that has some researchers wondering whether early language may offer a key to closing the…
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Salve Students Consider Pope’s Message During Historic U.S. Trip
As the Pope concludes his historic trip to the United States, dozens of Rhode Island students plan to attend his outdoor mass in Philadelphia.
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There will be a day when Rhode Island moves beyond 38 Studios, but that day is a long time off. The public release Thursday of tens of thousands of…
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Brewster Steps Down as Economic Progress Institute Director
Kate Brewster, executive director and co-founder of the Economic Progress Institute, is leaving the low-income advocacy and research group after 11…
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Opposition To HPV Vaccine Stirs Passion, Bewilderment
When Rhode Island health officials rolled out a new immunization requirement for seventh graders this fall, they weren’t expecting controversy. The…
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TGIF: 16 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s a somber Friday as we pause to remember 9/11 and the lives lost 14 years ago. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, your tips…
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Students, Residents At Odds Over Providence Housing Proposal
The Providence City Council holds a final vote next week on an ordinance that could significantly affect student housing. In a city that’s home to half…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Better Times for Organized Labor on Labor Day 2015
For workers and unions, there hasn’t been much to celebrate on Labor Day in recent years. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says things may finally…
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Science Education In Action At Sea
A group of local science teachers got to see science in action aboard a research cruise this summer. They worked with scientists from the University of…
