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The Titan submersible imploded on a dive to visit the wreck of the Titanic in June 2023. Ocean Gate / Handout/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images

Danger, prestige and authenticity draw thrill-seekers to adventure tourism

The tragic news of the destruction of the Titan submersible has brought attention to the thrilling, dangerous and expensive world of extreme tourism. Researcher and professor Scott Smith who studies hospitality and tourism management, writes for The Conversation about adventure tourism and why more people are drawn to the experience.

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Tracking our aging brains

At the University of South Carolina’s Aging Brain Cohort, researchers from across the university are exploring how people’s brain health changes as they get older.

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“Get Up And Out: Patients Prescribed Exercise”

(feat. Jennifer Trilk, School of Medicine Greenville) Charleston Physicians.com

“Ambrosia salad’s variations are historically a topic of hot debate”

(feat. David Shields, history) The San Diego Union-Tribune

“Workers comp remains strong as labor market rebounds”

(feat. Robert Hartwig, Risk and Uncertainty Management Center) Business Insurance

“As a Ruler, Cleopatra Was as Charismatic as She Was Ruthless”

(feat. Shannon Bowen, journalism) Biography

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