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Hatim Sharif

Hatim Sharif is a hydrologist and professor of civil and environmental engineering and construction management at the University of Texas San Antonio. His research areas include modeling flood hazards, extreme rainfall and water storage.

Neuroscience

Taxi Drivers Rarely Die of Alzheimer’s—How Complex Mental Maps and Spatial Reasoning Protect Your Brain

Working with and living in spatially complex environments may help delay cognitive decline, though more research is needed

August 9, 2026