SciFri Extra: Bringing Environmental Justice To The Classroom
In an interview recorded live in San Francisco, Ira talks with a teacher and her students about the connections between science education and environmental activism.
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Imagining The Future Of AI
What science fiction and social science can contribute to how we think about our algorithmic present and future.
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California Cracks Down On Fracking Permits
Any new fracking project in the state will need to be reviewed by an independent scientific board.
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Critics Say The EPA Transparency Proposal Will Squash Science
The proposal would require researchers to disclose underlying data—which could include private medical and health information.
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The US Is Abandoning The Paris Climate Agreement
The Trump administration has begun a year-long process to exit the agreement—which would complete the day after the next presidential election.
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Is US Science Vulnerable To Espionage?
The NIH suspects that Chinese spies are working with dozens of scientists to steal research from U.S. research centers.
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For Better Or Weirder: How AI Fails
The strange, hilarious, and sometimes beautiful mistakes artificial intelligence can make.
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What Do The Ingredients In Baby Formula Actually Mean For Infant Health?
Deciding which formula is best for your baby? Here’s what science has to say.
Químicos PFAS y tú
Conoce al abogado demandando en nombre de todos los estadounidenses que tienen PFAS en su sangre.
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Alan Alda On How To Talk About Tough Topics
In his podcast Clear + Vivid, Alan Alda talks with scientists about how to connect with people—and talk about tough topics like climate change.