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This week in science

DNA evidence suggesting that humans originated in Africa also indicates that modern human language first arose in southern Africa.

The amount of bacteria resistant to multiple types of antibiotics has risen in meat found on grocery store shelves throughout the U.S.

Emerging research suggests that people who suffer from allergies face a much higher risk of depression.

Research from the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory shows biofuel from algae may be ineffective as an alternative energy resource because of the huge amount of water required for production.

Studies show natural gas leaks more methane than previously thought, harming its reputation as a cleaner fossil fuel.

California has passed legislation requiring one-third of its power to come from renewable energy sources by 2020.

-compiled by Shatila Zaman, Elissa Trieu and Mikel Dermer

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Dr. Anne Rotich, Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of African American and African Studies, informs us about her J-term course, Swahili Cultures Then and Now, which takes the students across the globe to Kenya. Dr. Rotich discusses the new knowledge and informational experiences students gain from traveling around Kenya, and how she provides opportunities for cultural immersion. She also analyzes the benefits of studying abroad and how students can most insightfully learn about other cultures.