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Burning Questions: A Collection of Perspectives on Climate Action
The barriers to solving climate change seem to be getting higher, and the need for breakthroughs feels more urgent than ever. What are the most pressing ideas on the minds of social and behavioral scientists?
The Future of International Aid: A Conversation Between Dean Karlan and Nicholas Kristof
The consequences of dismantling one of the world’s largest aid agencies are being felt the world over. What happens now?
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Uncertainty Takes Hold in American Science
Massive disruptions to the scientific system in the U.S. mean the uncertainty scientists face is no longer about the nature of discovery but about the ability to do science at all.
A Dispatch from Rio: Working to Strengthen Behavioral Science in Latin America at the G20
The Rio de Janeiro behavioral science unit envisions a collaborative network of researchers and policymakers across Latin America, plus a seat for Latin American behavioral scientists on the global stage.
Vaccinating in Taliban Country
In June 2012, North Waziristan’s Taliban leader issued a fatwa banning polio vaccination campaigns. The violence came swiftly.
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