Will AI revolutionize drug development? Researchers explain why it depends on how it’s used
Researchers have applied AI to every step of the drug development process. But this might not be enough to design safe and effective drugs.
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Without biosecurity, higher crop yields mean better‑fed rodents
FOOD SECURITY - With a global population tipped to exceed 9.2 billion by 2050, the security of the world’s food supplies is more fraught now than ever. But can we do more to protect the food we have? While…
We can learn a lot from disasters, and we now know some areas don’t recover
Rebuilding small communities on the same site in the same way seldom works. It’s not about getting back to where you were, but rather grasping the opportunity to create a more resilient place.
While rich countries experience a post‑COVID boom, the poor are getting poorer. Here’s how Australia can help
Many developing countries cannot free up public money to invest in economic stimulus packages. For them to join in the global recovery, they will need assistance.
Tax bill’s attack on higher education undermines America’s economic vitality
Universities play a vital role in promoting economic growth, something the writers of the Republican tax plan have apparently forgotten.
Australia stands firm behind its foreign aid in the budget, but the future remains precarious
Three-quarters of Australia’s foreign assistance budget is flowing to the Indo-Pacific, showing a commitment to remaining a reliable partner as USAID cuts bite.
Could FDA e‑cigarette regulations help more people quit smoking?
Federal officials could give the FDA authority to develop e-cigarette regulations. But developing regulations that maximize their benefits and minimize their risks is harder than it looks.
Zone of Interest’s striking depiction of Nazi banality – and other things you should see this week
A harrowing portrayal of banal evil, a nuanced look at black fiction, a historically accurate TV series, a story about the power of love and a seriously cute exhibition.
‘Blue state bailouts’? Some states like New York send billions more to federal government than they get back
What is a state’s balance of payments, and why do some pay so much more? An author of a report at the heart of debates over which states should get coronavirus relief funds breaks it down.
Mutual aid and self‑sufficiency are key to life near USSR’s contaminated nuclear test zone in Kazakhstan
When I talk about my anthropological fieldwork, many Americans are shocked to learn that “living on a nuclear test site” is even a logical statement.