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How Tropical Deforestation and Land-Use Change Are Driving Emerging Infectious Diseases
There are about 250 known human emerging infectious diseases.
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All Aspects of Reproductive Health Are Under Threat
As governor of Indiana, Vice President-elect Mike Pence made it one of the most dangerous states for pregnant people.
Without Warning or Public Input, House Republicans Vote to Dismantle Ethics Oversight Office
The measure will take away authority and independence from the investigative body and give more power to lawmakers over internal inquiries.
Orange Crush: The Rise of Tactical Teams in Prison
A lawsuit exposes the abuses of a tactical team called the “Orange Crush” deployed in some Illinois prisons.
World’s Fastest Land Animal Is Now Racing Extinction
Conservationists believe that cheetahs are even more likely to go extinct than previously thought.
Arms Trade Treaty Falling Down in Yemen
Many of the governments which championed the treaty are failing to uphold it, especially when it comes to the conflict in Yemen.
How “Open Source” Seed Producers From the US to India Are Changing Global Food Production
Around the world, plant breeders are resisting corporate control of the food supply by making seeds available for other breeders to use.
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Cyber Security Takes on New Urgency for Groups Targeted by Trump
As Trump's inauguration approaches, many groups and communities have been forced to decide which aspects of cyber security to prioritize.
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From Grease to Soap: How One Woman Is Repurposing Used Oil
In four years, Laura Kneib has recycled some five tons of vegetable oil, cardboard and biodiesel glycerin.
A Ph.D. in Organizing
Graduate students at private universities are organizing to join the ranks of the unionized.