When chemical giant Syngenta hired biologist Tyrone Hayes to study its widely used herbicide atrazine, the company didn’t like the results. Hayes found that atrazine, one of the most common weed killers in America, disrupted hormones in frogs and altered their sexual development. Instead of facing the science, Syngenta went into product-defense mode: pressuring Hayes… Continue reading Time to Put Children’s Health Above Pesticide Industry Profits
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Farmers Watching the MAHA Commission Closely
In an industry that operates at the mercy of Mother Nature and the markets, the last thing farming families like mine – and the thousands more represented by the Modern Ag Alliance – need is more uncertainty, but the conversation in Washington over crop protection tools has American agriculture on edge. As the MAHA Commission… Continue reading Farmers Watching the MAHA Commission Closely
Competition Between GPs and Pharmacies Is Hampering Service Integration
Community pharmacies are mentioned as part of the government’s recently released 10-Year Health Plan, which aims to build an NHS in England that is “fit for the future.” The plan describes shifting from treating to preventing illnesses and from acute to community-based care—two areas that community pharmacies are well poised to support. In fact, most… Continue reading Competition Between GPs and Pharmacies Is Hampering Service Integration
How AI Is Changing Our Approach to Disasters
Disaster losses are rising, and the stakes are high for reducing risk. Artificial intelligence (AI) promises new ways to spot danger sooner, coordinate relief more quickly, and save lives and property. But AI doesn’t just drop neatly into a command center. To matter in practice, it must be shaped to the messy realities of emergency… Continue reading How AI Is Changing Our Approach to Disasters
Civics Revolution: Conservatives Are Reviving Traditional Education With a Modern Twist
The classroom subject of “civics” evokes antiquated images of Cold War-era conformity, but Andrew Hart describes a recent teacher workshop on civics with a schoolboy’s exuberance: “It was really refreshing. I was, like, wow.” The weeklong seminar at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia delved into the writings of Aristotle and Cicero, the… Continue reading Civics Revolution: Conservatives Are Reviving Traditional Education With a Modern Twist
A Comprehensive U.S. Approach Could Help End the War in Ukraine
Donald Trump is disappointed with Vladimir Putin. “The talk doesn’t mean anything,” Trump has said of his phone calls with Russia’s president about ending the war on Ukraine. “We’ll have a great conversation,” he told the BBC. “I’ll say: ‘That’s good, I think we’re close to getting it done,’ and then he’ll knock down a… Continue reading A Comprehensive U.S. Approach Could Help End the War in Ukraine
When Alliances Matter: What the Israel-Iran War Reveals About Alliances Among Authoritarian States
As air raid sirens remain quiet, Israelis and Iranians are looking to repair the damage that was done during the 12-day war in June of this year. For now, the ceasefire between the two enemies seems to be holding. Support from the West played a key role in Israel’s success. In contrast, Iran had no… Continue reading When Alliances Matter: What the Israel-Iran War Reveals About Alliances Among Authoritarian States
America Should Rent, Not Sell, AI Chips to China
President Trump announced Monday that Nvidia will pay the U.S. government 15 percent of the revenue it derives from sales of its H20 chip to China—an unusual arrangement that gives up leverage. The United States could do better: Rather than selling AI chips, the United States should instead rent them to China to permanently maintain… Continue reading America Should Rent, Not Sell, AI Chips to China
Lessons from Latvia’s Efforts to Keep Essential Services Running During a Crisis
Ukraine’s resistance to Russian aggression has demonstrated an important lesson about national defense: it requires all levels of society, not just the military. It’s also not enough simply to respond in a crisis. It’s necessary to be prepared ahead of one. Applying these lessons, Latvia has in recent years pursued a comprehensive approach to defense… Continue reading Lessons from Latvia’s Efforts to Keep Essential Services Running During a Crisis
There’s a Dangerous Mismatch Between School Schedules and Adolescent Circadian Rhythms. As a Sleep Scientist, Here Are My Recommendations
As summer winds down and the days grow shorter, Utah families are gearing up for the start of another school year. The excitement of new school supplies and the pursuit of that perfect first-day-of-school outfit is tempered by the threat of painfully earlier mornings and stricter nighttime routines. Many parents may welcome this return to… Continue reading There’s a Dangerous Mismatch Between School Schedules and Adolescent Circadian Rhythms. As a Sleep Scientist, Here Are My Recommendations