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Why Humans Walk on Two Legs

Research highlights our evolutionary ancestors’ unique pelvis.

by David Kohn

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Private Equity in Medicine and the Quality of Care

Hundreds of U.S. hospitals are owned by private equity firms—does monetizing medicine affect the quality of care?

by Colleen Walsh

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Portfolio Diet May Reduce Long-Term Risk of Heart Disease and Stroke, Harvard Researchers Find

A little-known diet improves cardiovascular health through several distinct mechanisms. 

by Nina Pasquini

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Computational Control of a Living Brain?

How an AI agent learned to guide an animal to food—and what it might mean for Parkinson’s patients.

by Jonathan Shaw

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The Immigrant Experience

Glenda Carpio on the new migration narrative

by Nina Pasquini

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Controlling AI Influence Over Consumers

When pricing algorithms take advantage of an individual’s ignorance, legal scrutiny is in order.

by Max J. Krupnick

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Deciphering Lyme Disease

Whole-genome analysis exposes the sophistication and vulnerabilities underlying Lyme disease.

by Jonathan Shaw

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Values and Voting Patterns

Thinking globally versus locally is predictive of political views

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What Makes Fish Fast?

George Lauder investigates nature’s solutions to underwater speed.

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Preparing for the Energy Transition

Expect massive job losses in industries associated with fossil fuels. The time to get ready is now.

by Erin O’Donnell

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Reforming International Finance

Is it time to reform global financial institutions that support economic and political stability?

by Max J. Krupnick