Why government can’t make America ‘healthier’ by micromanaging groceries purchased with SNAP benefits

Maintaining a good diet is not cheap or straightforward, especially on a low income.

Danielle Krobath, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology, University of South Carolina • conversation
Jan. 27, 2025 ~9 min

Health and Human Services secretary influences every aspect of America’s health

Overseeing the FDA, NIH and several other public health and medical research divisions, the HHS secretary is a powerful force in how the nation accesses health care.

Angela Mattie, Professor of Management & Medical Sciences, Schools of Business & Medicine, Quinnipiac University • conversation
Jan. 23, 2025 ~8 min


Biden helped bring science out of the lab and into the community − emphasizing research focused on solutions

Biden’s legacy includes elevating science’s influence in federal decision-making and considering the social and ethical effects of research.

Arthur Daemmrich, Professor of Practice in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University • conversation
Jan. 17, 2025 ~10 min

How the EPA administrator protects public health, air, water and the environment

Enforcing environmental laws isn’t a job that makes people popular. But polls show that Americans generally want more environmental protection, not less.

Stan Meiburg, Executive Director, Sabin Center for Environment and Sustainability, Wake Forest University • conversation
Jan. 10, 2025 ~10 min

Tech law in 2025: a look ahead at AI, privacy and social media regulation under the new Trump administration

The Trump administration has different interests and priorities than those of the Biden administration for regulating technology. For some issues like AI regulation, big changes are on tap.

Sylvia Lu, Faculty Fellow and Visiting Assistant Professor of Law, University of Michigan • conversation
Jan. 3, 2025 ~9 min

Vaccine misinformation distorts science – a biochemist explains how RFK Jr. and his lawyer’s claims threaten public health

Many claims about the dangers of vaccines come from misrepresenting scientific research papers.

Mark R. O'Brian, Professor and Chair of Biochemistry, University at Buffalo • conversation
Dec. 17, 2024 ~9 min

Donald Trump’s approach to US space policy could throw up some surprises, especially with Elon Musk on board

We already have some clues to what the Trump administration will change on space policy.

P.J. Blount, Assistant Professor in the Durham Law School, Durham University • conversation
Nov. 13, 2024 ~9 min

Elon Musk has gone all in for Trump – here’s what’s at stake for the world’s richest man in the US election

The outcome of the election could have important implications for the world’s richest man.

Thomas Cheney, Vice Chancellors Research Fellow, Northumbria Law School, Northumbria University, Newcastle • conversation
Nov. 5, 2024 ~5 min


Charging, not range, is becoming a top concern for electric car drivers

The issue isn’t just the number of chargers – it’s also the quality of drivers’ experiences with them.

Alan Jenn, Associate Professional Researcher in Transportation, University of California, Davis • conversation
Oct. 10, 2024 ~7 min

Drug prices improved under Biden-Harris and Trump − but not for everyone, and not enough

Both Trump and Harris seek to lower drug costs for patients. What headway have they made on realizing this goal?

C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut • conversation
Sept. 26, 2024 ~10 min

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