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AI Needs to Be Trained to Sort Patients Better

Systems can be good at locating someone at risk for a heart attack. But they fail the woman who says that she is ‘just off.’

By
Sanjay Basu, Senior Columnist

Opinion

How To Be a Diamond in a Rhinestone World

I grew up in the kind of place where government cheese was baked onto rectangular pizzas, and every talent show included a Dolly. The singer still informs my work in global health: Even those who have no money can be as rich as they could be.

By
Rachel Hall-Clifford

Food

The Coming Global Food Crisis?

A Warning…

By
Dagomar Degroot, Senior Columnist

RECENT

There’s plenty to critique in today’s world. Our goal is to illuminate what’s possible.

Environment

Summer Seafood

Can it be political?

Elle Wibisono, Cartoonist

Health

AI Needs to Be Trained to Sort Patients Better

Systems can be good at locating someone at risk for a heart attack. But they fail the woman who says that she is ‘just off.’

Sanjay Basu, Senior Columnist

Food

Gummies, Chews, and Powders: The Contradiction of Super-processed Superfoods

In an ironic twist, highly processed products are increasingly used to satisfy consumers’ desire for real food. But açaí and moringa extracts are no substitute for access to fresh meals and the time to prepare them.

Michaela DeSoucey
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Emma McDonell

Technology

Meta settles, agrees to major platform changes for underage users

Breaking down the historic Meta settlement of $17 billion which will result in significant reforms to improve the safety of minors using their platforms.

Meg Leta Jones, Cartoonist

Space

Why States Still Anchor Space Norms

Commercial space is booming, but governments still set the rules. To harness innovation, states need to proactively involve the private sector.

Alyssa Macaluso, Junior Columnist

Energy

The Kilowatt Economy

Economies that prioritize electricity abundance will win the race for economic growth.

Ty Eldridge