Is the developed world we’ve created giving us cancer?
What causes cancer? A scary truth might be that we have created an environment for it. An anthropologist's search for answers to her own diagnosis raises questions for all of us.
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Is the Supreme Court acting less like a court?
The Supreme Court's public reputation is strong in part because people see it as less political than other government branches. What can text analysis tell us about how accurate that perception is?
Techniques of 19th-century fake news reporter teach us why we fall for it today
Theodor Fontane was a German newspaper's England correspondent – who reported 'from' London without leaving his Berlin desk.
3-D printing turns nanomachines into life-size workers
Research on molecular machines won last year's Nobel Prize in chemistry. Now scientists have figured out a way to get these tiny molecules to join forces and collaborate on real work on a macro scale.
How your college friendships help you – or don’t
College is a time for friendships. But how can students best leverage the power of those friendships? First, by learning how those networks work.
Four quotes from the first Clinton-Trump debate, explained
We asked a group of scholars to listen to Clinton vs. Trump and pick just one quote to react to. Here’s what the experts heard.
Stumped about what to make of Obama’s TPP trade deal? You’re not alone
The 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership has its share of boosters and bashers. But for those still uncertain what it's all about and whether it's worth it, here's a primer.
McDonald’s and the global revolution of fast food workers
A global movement of low-wage workers is improving conditions for fast food employees and others in the U.S. and around the world. A Dartmouth labor historian examines the movement's origins.
Why get a liberal education? It is the life and breath of medicine
The sustainability of academic medical centers and the value of a liberal education have both been under attack. Both are essential and integrated components of our best U.S. institutions.
Making the case for a new Olympics model
With the one-city format no longer viable, an Olympics expert proposes a radical new vision for the format of the Olympic Games. It actually makes a lot of sense.
Is Trump right that the TPP will destroy millions of jobs and cede US sovereignty?
Trump's claims about free trade and the Trans-Pacific Partnership generally don't hold water.
Why progressives should rescue the TPP trade deal
Leading progressives including Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have been very vocal in opposing the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Here's why they should get on board.
Are we in the midst of a public space crisis?
Many praise the internet as a democratizing force. But with online spaces replacing physical public squares as places for debate, what do we risk losing?
The women who are taking on Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart is the largest private employer in the world. The retailer's size means it has huge influence on labor standards. A Dartmouth historian profiles the women who are pushing Walmart to improve.
Is it time for a presidential technoethics commission?
New and imagined digital technologies have important ethical implications. We should devise relevant social norms through a high-profile, public, collaborative process.
Looking for art in artificial intelligence
Testing whether machines are capable of generating sonnets, short stories or dance music that is indistinguishable from human-generated works.
In today’s most popular shows, Shakespeare’s iconic characters live on
The psychological complexity of Shakespeare's characters has rendered them timeless. Today, we see The Bard's influence in shows like 'Breaking Bad' and 'True Detective.'
The rise and fall of Theranos: so many lessons in a drop of blood
Theranos has had medical laboratory experts scratching their heads for some time. What the company was promising just didn't make a lot of sense.
Tuberculosis kills thousands of people every day – we aren’t doing enough to stop it
Many people in the U.S. have no idea that TB is still found here, or what a major health risk it poses in other parts of the world.
Why the German language has so many great words
Even if you don't have a word for it, you can make one up.
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Professor of Philosophy, Dartmouth College
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Physics and Astronomy, Dartmouth College
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Associate Professor of History, Assistant Dean of Faculty for Pre-Major Advising, Dartmouth College
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Professor of English, Dartmouth College
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Associate Professor, Department of Film and Media Studies, Dartmouth College
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Assistant Professor of Medicine, Dartmouth College
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Professor of Physiology and Neurobiology, Dean of Faculty Affairs, Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth College
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Assistant Professor of French, Dartmouth College
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Professor of Sociology, Dartmouth College
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Professor of Medicine, Dartmouth College
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Chair of the Department of Religion, John Phillips Professor in Religion, Dartmouth College
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Professor International Political Theory at Kings College, London and James O Freedman Presidential Professor Emeritus of Government, Dartmouth College
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Associate Professor of Medicine, Dartmouth College
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