Science

Health & Wellness

For Participants Harmed in Clinical Trials, an Imperfect Safety Net

Michael Schulson / Undark Nov 20, 2023 Nobody tallies the number of injured research subjects in the U.S., nor are there federal systems in place to help them. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )

Environment

When Idiot Savants Do Climate Economics

Christopher Ketcham / The Intercept Nov 17, 2023 How an elite clique of math-addled economists hijacked climate policy. Dig deeper ( 17 Min. Read )

Environment

Texas Goes All-In on Carbon Capture

Elliott Woods / Capital & Main Nov 8, 2023 Critics say Railroad Commission and politicians focus on business, not environmental protection. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Environment

‘Damning Evidence’ Mounts That Links Fracking to Health Impacts

Energy Mix Staff / The Energy Mix Oct 26, 2023 Despite thousands of papers compiled that outline the hazards of fracking to the greater population, fossil fuel groups continue to deny the facts. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Economic Justice

Pfizer Hikes Price of Lifesaving COVID Drug

Brett Wilkins / Common Dreams Oct 23, 2023 A full course of Paxlovid costs only $13 to produce, but that hasn't stopped the drug maker from raising the price to $1,390. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Business & Economy

How One Company Pumped the Brakes on a Lifesaving Vaccine in Pursuit of Profit

Anna Maria Barry-Jester / ProPublica Oct 4, 2023 A vaccine against tuberculosis, the world’s deadliest infectious disease, has never been closer to reality, with the potential to save millions of lives. But its development slowed after its corporate owner focused on more profitable vaccines. Dig deeper ( 16 Min. Read )

Health & Wellness

The Study of COVID-Related Smell Loss Still Struggles for Support

Hannah Docter-Loeb / Undark Sep 28, 2023 The pandemic brought attention to an overlooked condition. But researchers are still fighting to show smell matters. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

Belief & Religion

How AI May Find It’s Way Into a Religious Service Near You

Pauline Hope Cheong / The Conversation Sep 20, 2023 But don't worry, it won’t be replacing your priest, minister, rabbi or imam any time soon. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Health & Wellness

Will Sweat Help Us Survive Climate Change?

Kate Yoder / Grist Sep 19, 2023 It's gross. It's sticky. And it's already saved your life. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Asia Pacific

Fossil Fuels Make Every Breath People Take in Asia Deadly

Bill McKibben / Common Dreams Sep 7, 2023 New data last week from University of Chicago researchers showed that across South Asia, air pollution—mostly from burning fossil fuels—is robbing people of five years of life on average. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

TD Original

AI and the Uncertain Future of Work

Lynn Parramore / Truthdig Sep 1, 2023 History suggests artificial intelligence will further degrade the dignity of labor, not unleash an age of plenty or an abundance of quality jobs. Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )

Science

The Next Pandemic Could Strike Crops, Not People

Saima Sidik / Grist Aug 28, 2023 Dig deeper ( 11 Min. Read )