Joe Biden’s record on science and tech: Investments and regulation for vaccines, broadband, microchips and AI

Entering office in the thick of the pandemic, Joe Biden faced science-related challenges on Day 1.

Mark Zachary Taylor, Associate Professor of Public Policy, Georgia Institute of Technology • conversation
Jan. 15, 2025 ~11 min

What was working class life like in ancient Rome?

The authors of a new book dig into what has (and hasn't) changed for the working class since the time of ancient Rome.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Dec. 3, 2024 ~11 min


Q&A: A STEAM framework that prepares learners for evolving careers and technologies

MIT pK-12 at Open Learning co-created a secondary school learning architecture that’s available for adoption and adaptation by educational practitioners worldwide.

Katherine Ouellette | MIT Open Learning • mit
Nov. 4, 2024 ~7 min

Masculinity concerns can keep men from forgiving coworkers

The more men are concerned about appearing masculine, the less likely they will forgive a coworker for a transgression, new research finds.

David Danelski - UC Riverside • futurity
Oct. 22, 2024 ~6 min

4 questions about the dockworkers strike

An expert explains what you need to know about the dockworkers strike and its implications for the US economy.

Michael Malone-U. Miami • futurity
Oct. 3, 2024 ~4 min

Trump and Harris have clashing records on clean energy, but the clean power shift is too broad for any president to control

Vice President Kamala Harris has strongly supported clean energy investments, while Donald Trump has railed against them. But transformative shifts in the energy landscape already are well underway.

Daniel Cohan, Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rice University • conversation
Sept. 30, 2024 ~9 min

Apple’s iPhone 16 launch shows AI is shaking up the tech giant’s core market

Apple is marketing its new AI features under the banner of Apple Intelligence.

Lewis Endlar, Programme Director MSc Project Management and Lecturer in Business, Keele Business School, Keele University • conversation
Sept. 9, 2024 ~7 min

Oil and gas communities are a blind spot in America’s climate and economic policies

Limiting damage from climate change means cutting fossil fuel use. Many towns that rely heavily on oil and gas production aren’t prepared for that future, as a former White House advisor explains.

Noah Kaufman, Senior Research Scholar in Climate Economics, Columbia University • conversation
Sept. 5, 2024 ~9 min


Workplace well-being has declined in the US

Workplace well-being across the United States has steadily declined in recent years, according to a new report.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Sept. 3, 2024 ~5 min

Are nail salon chemicals bad for health?

An expert digs into the mysteries around fragrance chemicals and how to better protect nail salon workers' health.

Alden Woods-U. Washington • futurity
July 30, 2024 ~9 min

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