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...

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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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.

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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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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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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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...

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

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.

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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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.

⚾️ Charlotte or Raleigh? Which city could hit a home run and land North Carolina’s first Major League Baseball team?

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