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40,000 Recipes for Murder

Andrew J Schappert — Wed, 14 Sep 2022 18:43:40 +0000

40,000 Recipes for Murder Andrew J Schappert Wed, 09/14/2022 - 14:43

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The AI technology developed by biodefense associate professor Sonia Ben Ouagrham-Gormley not only helps with rare diseases but also—uh oh—discovers the most potent chemical weapons know to humankind. NPR’s Radiolab podcast does a deep dive into what to do now.

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Why It’s So Hard to Get a Monkeypox Vaccine Right Now

Andrew J Schappert — Mon, 18 Jul 2022 19:15:28 +0000

Why It’s So Hard to Get a Monkeypox Vaccine Right Now Andrew J Schappert Mon, 07/18/2022 - 15:15

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Andrew Kilianski

“If you’re going to distribute your vaccine smartly and deliberately, you need to know who’s positive,” Andrew Kilianski says. “There’s not a lot of testing capacity, [even] for a pathogen we are ‘prepared’ for.” Read more.

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The Danger in Using AI to Create Drugs as Weapons

Andrew J Schappert — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 16:46:42 +0000

The Danger in Using AI to Create Drugs as Weapons Andrew J Schappert Thu, 04/21/2022 - 12:46

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Sonia Ben Ouagrham-Gormley

“The development of actual weapons in past weapons programs have shown, time and again, that what seems possible theoretically may not be possible in practice,” says Sonia Ben Ouagrham-Gormley. Read more.

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Why Latinos Are Turning to the Republican Party

Andrew J Schappert — Fri, 18 Feb 2022 17:08:05 +0000

Why Latinos Are Turning to the Republican Party Andrew J Schappert Fri, 02/18/2022 - 12:08

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Justin Gest

In a column of opinion, Justin Gest says Latino voters in the U.S. are “at a turning point” in the politicians they choose. He explains why. Read more.

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DNA Analysis of Elephant Ivory Reveals Trafficking Networks

Andrew J Schappert — Tue, 15 Feb 2022 20:16:27 +0000

DNA Analysis of Elephant Ivory Reveals Trafficking Networks Andrew J Schappert Tue, 02/15/2022 - 15:16

Louise Shelley tells the Associated Press a breakthrough with DNA tracking helps law enforcement understand the illicit supply chain that endangers wildlife. “That’s absolutely key to countering these networks.” Read more.

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Trump and His Allies Try to Redefine Racism by Casting White Men as Victims

Andrew J Schappert — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 20:02:06 +0000

Trump and His Allies Try to Redefine Racism by Casting White Men as Victims Andrew J Schappert Thu, 02/10/2022 - 15:02

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Michael K. Fauntroy

Why would White politicians claim themselves as victims of racism? Michael K. Fauntroy tells the Washington Post: “Conservative political strategy at this time is really about…keeping flames fired up to keep their base sufficiently inflamed, so that when it comes time to vote, they’ll vote their anger rather than their hope.” Read more.

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U.S. Backslide on Abortion Rights Is a Grave Danger to Democracy, Say Both Reproductive Rights Experts and Legal Analysts

Andrew J Schappert — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 16:49:23 +0000

U.S. Backslide on Abortion Rights Is a Grave Danger to Democracy, Say Both Reproductive Rights Experts and Legal Analysts Andrew J Schappert Mon, 01/31/2022 - 11:49

In a comprehensive recap of an insightful and impassioned webinar, Ms. Magazine posts the hour-long video and the entire transcript of the discussion: “Are Abortion Rights Essential to Democracy?” The talk was co-sponsored by Ms. and the Schar School’s Gender and Policy (GAP) Center. Click the headline to see the discussion. Read more.

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The Guardian (UK): ‘I Would Have Bought Stock in Zoom!’: Experts on Wisdom (and Regrets) for a New Year of Covid

Andrew J Schappert — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:15:36 +0000

The Guardian (UK): ‘I Would Have Bought Stock in Zoom!’: Experts on Wisdom (and Regrets) for a New Year of Covid Andrew J Schappert Fri, 01/07/2022 - 12:15

In a roundup of comments from the world’s top infectious disease experts on what has been learned from the pandemic, Saskia Popescu says the crisis has taught her the alarming, counterproductive political nuances of a collective response. Read more.

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Biden Stumps for McAuliffe in Virginia Ahead of Gubernatorial Election

Andrew J Schappert — Wed, 27 Oct 2021 15:33:01 +0000

Biden Stumps for McAuliffe in Virginia Ahead of Gubernatorial Election Andrew J Schappert Wed, 10/27/2021 - 11:33

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Mark J. Rozell

ABC News: The fact a sitting president crosses the Potomac River to support a Democratic candidate for governor is an indication the party is truly concerned about the outcome, says Schar School Dean Mark J. Rozell.

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Popular Mechanics: Everything We Know About Israel’s Robotic Machine Gun

Andrew J Schappert — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:13:47 +0000

Popular Mechanics: Everything We Know About Israel’s Robotic Machine Gun Andrew J Schappert Wed, 10/13/2021 - 12:13

Israel’s Mossad is said to have used a remote controlled weapon to assassinate an Iranian nuclear scientist. Zak Kallenborn, a Schar School policy fellow and official “Mad Scientist” with the U.S. Army, says killing a scientist in "a lab coat or just a suit and tie” highlights the indiscriminate peril of AI-controlled weapons. Read more.

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