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Why America’s Strategy For Reducing Racial Inequality Failed
Harvard professor Christina Cross debunks the myth of the two-parent Black family.
by Saima Sidik
How news outlets have the power to change conversation
Observations from Twitter prove that even the smallest news outlets can shape public opinion.
by Oset Babür
The building blocks of how babies reason
Research with infants suggests the ability to understand abstract relationships.
Meghan O'Sullivan discusses her new book, "Windfall," on energy policy
The United States is finally in a position of energy dominance, but its ability to harness this boom is fraught with challenges.
by Oset Babür
Is knee osteoarthritis a mismatch disease?
Neither increased obesity nor longevity explains the doubling of knee osteoarthritis since World War II.
A new challenge for antitrust
An increasing consolidation of ownership in health care
Brendan Meade studies earthquakes using artificial neural networks
Machine learning may raise the potential for predicting where—and when—an earthquake might strike.
How climate change can change crop nutrition
How global warming can change crop nutrition
Cashing Out For Happiness
Research from HBS shows that by buying themselves out of negative experiences, people gain time for happiness-inducing activities like learning a language, or socializing.
by Oset Babür
Better surgical procedures benefit amputees
Improved surgical techniques enhance prosthetic function.
David Sinclair’s anti-aging science
Can a single molecule extend lifespan?