The financial crisis that quietly stunted a generation
A surge in rice prices during the Asian financial crisis left lasting health scars on Indonesian children, increasing stunting and…
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The calibration hoax
The calibration hoax There are many kinds of useless economics held in high regard within the mainstream economics establishment today.…
Truckloads of food are being wasted because computers won’t approve them
In a digital-first food system, a simple software failure can leave shelves empty—even when warehouses are full. Credit: Shutterstock Supermarket…
AI-designed universal coronavirus vaccine passes first human trial
The super antigen is compatible with most vaccine delivery systems. In this trial it was administered as DNA vaccine through…
Why middle age is becoming a breaking point in the U.S.
Americans entering midlife are reporting more loneliness, depression, and memory problems than previous generations, according to a study spanning 17…
Why scientists fear we’re missing evidence of extraterrestrial life
Alien life might already be leaving clues — the real problem could be that we’re not recognizing them. Credit: Shutterstock…