Early coal extraction was small-scale, the coal lying either on the surface, or very close to it....
Year: 2023
The numbers are staggering − but also falling fast as US coal plants close. By Dr. Lucas...
Anthracite (or “hard” coal) exploitation began before the War of 1812. Introduction The history of coal mining in...
The state’s program for reclaiming abandoned coal mines has long been plagued with problems. By Ken Ward...
The Cymmer Colliery disaster influenced the introduction of mine safety improvements including legislation. Introduction The Cymmer Colliery explosion occurred...
Declaring bankruptcy allows them to leave polluted streams and mud-shrouded roads in their wake. Whenever a hard...
Everyone loves a great movie set in a stunning British country estate, be it a period piece...
There was both a hierarchy of facial features and of their associated senses. What Is a Face?...
People are being asked to reapply when they shouldn’t need to, or outright dropped when they still...
Medieval texts reveal surprisingly varied and complex experiences of blindness. Introduction have been researching blindness in the...
How is it that so little effort has been spent to ensure people like me feel welcome...
Questions of bodily integrity and morality, the personal and social significance of the face, loomed large. Introduction...
A replicable shelter simulation model that makes temporary housing more inclusive for disabled people. Following Hurricane Sandy,...
Encountering the aftermath of a Georgia auto accident is undeniably challenging. From surmounting medical bills to navigating...
Late in the fourth season of campaigning in Gaul, Julius Caesar decided to invade Britain. Introduction By...
Richard Dyke used political connections and lobster giveaways to build Bushmaster. By Doris BurkeSenior Research ReporterProPublica Outside...
They can best be described as ‘literary histories’ that combined some factual information with much fiction. Introduction...
Gun murders, in particular, have climbed sharply. More Americans died of gun-related injuries in 2021 than in...
The Revolutionary War established the model, including tensions and flaws, for later conflicts. Introduction [The Congress] think...
Why is the mainstream media peddling the gun lobby’s fake stats on Black gun ownership? By Dr....
In the world of online slot gaming, where chance and randomness dictate outcomes, the concept of luck...
Their symbolic dimension, associated to the idea of purification, is present in many myths. In the ancient...
Evolutionary biologists explain why few will evolve fast enough. By Dr. Michael P. MooreAssistant Professor of BiologyUniversity...
The jackal bears a particular status as a much-maligned beast. Abstract Buddhist literature in Pāli presents a...
Digitizing these records is yielding valuable data on human-wildlife encounters. By Dr. Tara K. MillerPolicy Research Specialist,...
The many different entities of Native American lore could fill several books. Introduction Native American lore features...
Rapidly changing temperatures and sensory environments are challenging the nervous systems of many species. By Dr. Sean...
Medicine has evolved significantly over the centuries, reflecting the shifts in scientific knowledge, societal needs, and educational...
Urban renewal incubated a growing commercial sex industry, which in turn fueled a new demand for human...
Higher jail mortality is related to jail turnover rates and demographics. By Dr. Jessica L. AdlerAssociate Professor...