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Wired

Sol Gruner, emeritus professor of physics, says “They are looking into an area that, to a large degree, has not been explored.”

The Wall Street Journal

Gregory Falco, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering, discusses an anti-drone device developed by four University of Toronto engineering students.

The Washington Post

Anya Stansell, small fruit extension specialist, explains why some farmers are giving up on peach and apricot trees.

Associated Press

Samantha Borisoff, climate scientist at NOAA’s Northeast Regional Climate Center, explains how La Niña is being tracked.

The Guardian

“Given warming temperatures, droughts, then intense periods of rain followed by drying … the hallmarks of climate change are all over this,” says Andrew Farnsworth, visiting scientist at the Lab of Ornithology.

The New York Times

Andrew Novaković, professor emeritus of agricultural economics, explains the fluctuating prices of dairy.

NBC

Harry Katz, professor of collective bargaining, discusses the Boeing strike at its one-month mark.

The Washington Post

Andrew Farnsworth, visiting scientist at the Lab of Ornithology, estimates that 150 to 275 species were migrating during the hurricanes.

CNN

“In some ways, it’s not surprising that we saw influencers and creators broadcasting the story given this kind of obligation to mine one’s life for content,” says Brooke Erin Duffy, associate professor of communication.

BBC

“It is a big chunk of metal driving on roads at high speeds, so safety concerns are big,” says Samitha Samaranayake, associate professor in engineering.

Forbes

Bart Selman, professor of computer science and engineering, says “I would be surprised if Tesla could provide reliable, fully autonomous driving with just camera input. It may appear to work well most of the time, but it does not seem sufficiently robust and safe for broad deployment.”

CNBC

Brooke Erin Duffy, associate professor of communication, says the D.C. lawsuit against TikTok “may compel other platform companies to reconsider how they define and regulate economic transactions.”