Silent, subtle and unseen: How seizures happen and why they're hard to diagnose

Because some seizures are relatively subtle, they can go unrecognized, leading to a delay in diagnosis.

Jacob Pellinen, Assistant Professor of Neurology, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus • conversation
July 21, 2022 • ~8 min

Biden's infrastructure plan targets lead pipes that threaten public health across the US

President Biden has proposed spending $45 billion to replace every lead water pipe and service line in the nation. A public health expert explains why he sees this as a worthwhile investment.

Gabriel Filippelli, Professor of Earth Sciences and Director of the Center for Urban Health, IUPUI • conversation
May 4, 2021 • ~9 min

Severe brain injuries: technology can tell what patients are thinking – here's what to consider before using it

By imagining a unique scenario to answer "yes" or "no" questions, this research could potentially be used to communicate with locked-in patients.

Mackenzie Graham, Research Fellow of Philosophy, University of Oxford • conversation
March 16, 2020 • ~7 min

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