Academic Minute

Which misinformation will cause the most harm is important to figure out. But how? In today’s Academic Minute, Binghamton University’s Thi Tran looks for a little help.

Gender fluidity may be part of the current zeitgeist, but it’s not a wholly new topic. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Tennessee’s Megan Bryson examines one historical example.

Humans have long used stories to explain things we can’t understand, and an eclipse is no different. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse segment, Moira Marsh uses mythology to tell the story of the darkened daytime sky.

Astronomers are about to get a rare chance for some breakthrough discoveries. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week, Catherine Pilachowski explores how.

How will the natural world react to the total solar eclipse? In today’s Academic Minute, part of Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week, Daniel Beverly examines this question.

Safety is always key when it comes to the sun. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week, Hin Cheung explains how to view the eclipse without causing damage to your eyes.

How will migrating birds treat the solar eclipse? In today’s Academic Minute, part of Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week, Kimberly Rosvall asks for help in finding out.

Special events can bring an abundance of tourism dollars to an area. In today’s Academic Minute, part of Indiana University’s Total Solar Eclipse Week, Philip Powell looks into the effects of eclipse tourism.