President Biden’s promise to “lead with science and truth” will help reclaim lost ground by restoring U.S. leadership in science and technology.
Why COVID-19 won’t kill cities
When density is no longer cursed by contagion, cities will reassert their magic, through their ability to enhance sharing, matching, and learning.
Engineering can contribute to a reimagining of the US public health system
As public health becomes increasingly digital, systems engineering will begin to fill this critical public health knowledge gap.
FDA authorized first over-the-counter COVID-19 test – useful but not a game changer
The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test is expected to cost US$30, is easy to use, and produces results within 20 minutes. But it still has its limitations.
Poland’s anti-abortion push highlights pandemic risks to democracy
The push to tighten Poland’s abortion laws has proved a lightning bolt moment for protesters.
Leadership in Action – The Hrabowskis Participate in Vaccine Trial
Freeman Hrabowski and his wife Jackie volunteered to take part in a 25-month clinical trial of the COVID-19 vaccine invented by alumna Kizzmekia Corbett.
No, soaring COVID-19 cases are not due to more testing – they show a surging pandemic
High test-positivity rates mean the current confirmed case numbers are undercounting total cases.
Genocide claims in Nagorno-Karabakh make peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan unlikely, despite cease-fire
Both sides claim that the fighting isn’t just about territorial control – it is a fight to prevent genocide. This accusation may make a lasting resolution much harder.
Proposed Student Visa Policy Could Hinder US Competitiveness
Newly proposed rules would require students from certain countries to leave within either two or four years, even if they haven’t completed their degrees.
Amy Coney Barrett May Be the Next Woman on the Supreme Court – but Does a Nominee’s Gender Matter?
The big differences between Justice Ginsburg and Judge Barrett – not simply their shared gender – would characterize Barrett’s work on the Supreme Court.