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Anti-vaccination sentiment is leading to disastrous consequences, not only in the U.S. but European countries, particularly Italy. A philosopher of science suggests how best to use facts to fight it.
When algorithms are at work, there should be a human safety net to prevent harming people. Artificial intelligence systems can be taught to ask for help.
At the moment, fuel taxes pay for most of the maintenance of US roads, bridges and highways. What happens when the majority of cars no longer run on gasoline?
In ads, robots typically are scary, sad or stupid. Real-life robots and artificial intelligence systems are none of those.
Three philosophers put up a booth at the entrance to a New York City subway, so people could come to them with questions. They got hit with some real zingers.
Howard Thurman, a mentor to MLK, first met Gandhi during a visit to India in 1936. He came to understand nonviolence as a force more powerful than hate that had the power to transform the world.
Le « shutdown » qui paralyse les États-Unis depuis trois semaines impacte aussi les salaires des fonctionnaires : certains sont sommés de prendre des congés sans solde ou de travailler sans être payés.
Because many Americans live paycheck to paycheck, the loss of even one can be a big financial blow for a family.
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is poised to stop looking at racial disparities in school discipline – a move that one scholar believes will send the wrong message to schools.
Carbon emissions from maritime freight are everyone's problem because of climate change.
Most Americans underestimate how many calories nutritionists recommend they consume each day, which means maybe you can probably have one more treat without feeling guilty.
Universal Coverage Day came only three days shy of the deadline for open enrollment in the US. Why are much smaller, less wealthy countries such as Thailand pushing forward while the US is not?
Hundreds of US cities have pledged to meet the carbon reduction targets in the Paris climate accord. Now it's time for them to start showing results.
Jair Bolsonaro dice que las protecciones medioambientales entorpecen el desarrollo rural en Brasil. En realidad, las leyes que eviten la deforestación del Amazonas ayudan a los agricultores.
Climate change is shrinking winter snow cover in Northeast forests, which protects tree roots and soil from repeated freezing and thawing. This could stunt tree growth and forest carbon storage.
Any amateur politician can engage in lying. President Donald Trump is going further than that. He's engaging in 'post-truth'.
Millions of Americans will be shopping for turkeys in the coming days. An economist suggests a few things to keep in mind as you hunt for the perfect bird for your feast.
The head of the World Health Organization calls air pollution 'the new tobacco' because it causes millions of preventable deaths yearly. Fine particle pollution is especially deadly.
Loren Jacobs's prayer for victims of the Tree of Life congregation offended many Jews. Jacobs is part of a group called Jews for Jesus – a messianic Jewish organization with a complicated history.
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Professor of Computer Science, Boston University
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Postdoctoral Associate, Boston University
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Associate Professor in the Frederick S Pardee School of Global Studies, Boston University
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Senior lecturer, Boston University
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Lecturer of Rhetoric and freelance science writer, Boston University
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Research Associate Professor and Executive Director, Center for Promise, Boston University
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Assistant Professor of Sociology, Boston University
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Research Fellow Center for Philosophy and History of Science, Boston University
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Associate Professor of Earth and Environment, Boston University
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Professor, Director of Ph.D. Program in Biogeoscience, Director of Boston University URBAN Program, Co-Director Boston University Stable Isotope Laboratory, Boston University
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Rachael Garrett is a Friend of The Conversation.
Assistant Professor of the Human Dimensions of Global Change, Boston University
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Professor of Computer Science, Boston University
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GDP Center Administrator, Boston University
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Ph.D. Student in Computer Science, Boston University
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Professor of Ethical Leadership, Boston University
