The Inexcusable Lack of Diversity in Genetic Studies
Low numbers of minorities in medical genetic studies is bad for both science and society. By Michael White…
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The Unsexy Science of This Year’s Nobel Prize in Medicine
The distortion of incentives in science disfavors the style of groundbreaking research that led to this year’s prize.…
Who Should Pay for Internet Infrastructure?
If it’s taxpayers, then maybe we should have a conversation about regulating Internet prices. By Rick Paulas (Photo:…
Can an All-Payer Model Save American Health Care?
Vermont just got the OK to establish an all-payer system. Should more states follow suit? By Dwyer Gunn…
Facebook Can’t Rescue Our Underfunded Science
Mark Zuckerberg’s $3 billion donation is generous, but philanthropy won’t compensate for our government’s failures. By Mike White…
The Looming Lifeline Internet Subsidy Crisis
How FCC Internet speed requirements—designed to prevent Internet Service Providers from providing slow Internet—will make large numbers of…
The Privacy Dangers of Autopsy Genetic Testing
Without safeguards, the privacy of the family of the deceased is at risk. By Michael White (Photo: stillugly/Flickr)…
The Endangered Species Act Gets Some New Scientific Armor
The Fish and Wildlife Service has been criticized for letting politics influence Endangered Species Act decisions. Improved agency…
Why Is American Internet So Slow?
Antiquated phone networks and corporate monopolies do not produce fast Internet.
This Program Is Helping Non-Citizens Have a Say at the Ballot Box
The Vote Allies initiative helps undocumented immigrants learn about American elections — while possibly even giving them a voice. By…