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We Shouldn’t Wait to Find Out if Poor Digital Habits Will Lead to Cancer

Helping young people find better tech-life balance could reduce obesity, inactivity, and inflammation — conditions that are all associated with cancer.

By
Asli McCullers

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

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Environment

The Farmer Who Refused to Surrender to the Desert

Sometimes the most powerful climate technology is not invented in a laboratory. It is rediscovered in a farmer’s field.

Emeka Nwachinemere

Health

We Shouldn’t Wait to Find Out if Poor Digital Habits Will Lead to Cancer

Helping young people find better tech-life balance could reduce obesity, inactivity, and inflammation — conditions that are all associated with cancer.

Asli McCullers

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