Six Gravitational-Wave Breakthroughs Scientists Can’t Wait to See
After years of downtime for upgrades, the world’s premier gravitational-wave observatories are coming back online with big hopes for transformative discoveries
After years of downtime for upgrades, the world’s premier gravitational-wave observatories are coming back online with big hopes for transformative discoveries
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Exclusive breastfeeding is not imperative, and the “breast is best” mantra can be harmful to babies and parents, especially among marginalized people
To demonstrate our university’s biodiversity, we created maps using Indian folk art, and they have been a resounding success
Moral panics aimed against trans people are both attacks on that community and part of a broader strategy to control youth across the U.S.
For academic research to be truly equitable, leadership, not just the scientists from underrepresented groups, must advocate for it
AI-powered facial recognition will lead to increased racial profiling
Facing Russia’s nuclear threats, the U.S. and its G7 allies must not whitewash their own
Oil companies can’t be trusted in times of disaster; just ask an Alaskan
Academics can do more to help disadvantaged communities in the U.S.
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