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Undark is a non-profit, editorially independent digital magazine exploring the intersection of science and society.

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2025-01-03

AI is changing the world, but its development comes with serious risks — from biased algorithms to potential existential threats. Who’s deciding how far we go?

🔗: undark.org/2024/12/25/for-scie

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2024-12-23

Gain-of-function research modifies organisms to study potential risks and benefits.

While advocates see pandemic preparedness, critics worry about safety and ethics.

undark.org/2024/12/23/unleashe

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2024-12-20

Biosecurity expert Gerald Epstein discusses how high-risk "gain-of-function" research is regulated and the remaining gaps, especially in privately funded studies.

undark.org/2024/12/20/intervie

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2024-12-19

Did you know most college STEM professors aren’t trained to teach?

Universities prioritize research expertise, often leaving students with unprepared instructors.

undark.org/2024/12/19/opinion-

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2024-12-18

Pyrrhotite in concrete is quietly destroying homes in New England and beyond.

Learn why this mineral is causing foundations to crumble and what’s being done to stop it. ⬇️

undark.org/2024/12/18/foundati

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2024-12-17

Canada plans to ban open-net-pen salmon farming by 2029, a move hailed for its environmental benefits.

But removing old gear and cleaning up debris left behind will be a costly, labor-intensive process.

undark.org/2024/12/17/destruct

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2024-12-16

A California man’s conviction despite DNA evidence pointing to his innocence has reignited debate over forensic algorithms.

Critics question the transparency and reliability of tools used in probabilistic genotyping like TrueAllele.

undark.org/2024/12/16/unleashe

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2024-12-12

Global conflicts often feel distant until their effects show up in a clinic.

Dr. Arjun V.K. Sharma reflects on treating patients displaced by war, from TB cases to stories of resilience.

undark.org/2024/12/12/opinion-

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2024-12-11

Supporters argue that gain-of-function studies are key to preparing for pandemics, but critics warn of their dangers.

Read more here:
undark.org/2024/12/11/unleashe

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2024-12-10

New CDC data sparks debate: Is the dip in U.S. obesity rates due to GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, or are lifestyle changes playing a more prominent role?

Experts say it’s too soon to tell.

undark.org/2024/12/09/weight-l

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2024-12-10

If confirmed as HHS secretary, RFK Jr. may focus on health risks from cell phone radiation, which is a longtime concern of his.

Experts remain divided, with some calling for more research into 5G safety.

Read more here:
undark.org/2024/12/10/trump-rf

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2024-12-09

Is the misinformation crisis fact or fiction?

This week's episode of "Entanglements" features two opposing experts who discuss whether the misinformation crisis is a real threat or just overblown.

undark.org/2024/12/09/podcast-

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2024-12-09

“But now that human-caused climate change has accelerated, and with devastating effects already underway around the world, what previously appeared to be a risky Hail Mary technofix has gained respectability.” —Ramin Skibba for @Undark

undark.org/2024/12/03/unleashe

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2024-12-06

The James Webb Space Telescope is transforming our understanding of the cosmos, as explored in "Pillars of Creation" by Richard Panek.

Read Mark Wolverton's review here:

undark.org/2024/12/06/book-rev

Heading: Book Review: Bringing the Universe Into Ever-Sharper Focus Subheading: In “Pillars of Creation,” Richard Panek shows how the James Webb Space Telescope is transforming our view of the cosmos.
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2024-12-05

25 years after the Human Genome Project draft, we're in a "post-genomic" age.

This era explores key biological questions, blending genomics with environmental and social factors to address health disparities.

undark.org/2024/12/05/opinion-

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2024-12-04

Geoengineering offers radical tools to address climate change, but is it a solution or a Pandora's box? The debate spans science, ethics, and politics.

Read our next installation of Unleashed here:
undark.org/2024/12/03/unleashe

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2024-12-03

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Secretary of Health and Human Services highlights the growing influence of the controversial MAHA movement in shaping health policies under President-elect Trump.

Critics worry about risks to public health.

undark.org/2024/12/03/trump-ma

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2024-12-02

Can cannabis worsen conditions like schizophrenia or help with PTSD?

Experts discuss the latest science and its implications in our latest podcast episode.

Listen now here:

undark.org/2024/12/02/podcast-

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2024-11-29

Drawing on Indigenous traditions, Kimmerer argues against hoarding and zero-sum thinking.

Instead, she champions the gift economy, where mutual flourishing benefits everyone.

"The Serviceberry" reminds us that our natural world and human systems flourish when grounded in generosity.

undark.org/2024/11/29/book-rev

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2024-11-29

Is being a Debby Downer a positive for climate action?

Constructive doubt and clear threat information can empower people to act effectively.

undark.org/2024/11/28/opinion-

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