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By Apr 12, 2021
Technology

The FCC wants your help to get a better picture of US broadband access

The FCC speed test app tests your internet speed in order to get a better picture of broadband access across...
By Mar 12, 2021
Environment

Making buildings energy efficient just got harder

A new rule will make it harder for local governments to ensure building codes are sufficiently climate-friendly.
By Jan 21, 2021
Health

To get vaccines to more people, the priority system needs to loosen up

The vaccine rollout has been shaky, but it can still get on track.
By Jan 18, 2021
Science

Meet the Biden cabinet’s science and tech leaders

These are the experts who have been nominated to guide the nation’s science and technology decisions for the next four...
By Oct 28, 2020
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The story behind the most fraudulent election in history

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By Oct 4, 2020
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Six ways the 2020 census will change your life

From land use to health care access, the count is about more than voting districts.
By Sep 11, 2020
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Trump downplayed the threat from COVID-19. Here’s how we could’ve fought back harder.

Why minimizing a pandemic to avoid panic is the ‘opposite response any expert would suggest.’
By May 29, 2020
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How Trump’s executive order targeting social media may affect you

Prepare to hear a lot about Section 230 as the President’s battle with big tech plays out.
By May 14, 2020
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We have the tools to contain COVID-19 misinformation, we just aren’t using them

Successful strategies to combat false information learned from previous health events aren’t being used.
By Apr 10, 2020
Science

Disinformation during a pandemic can be deadly

Authorities must stay vigilant against malicious claims in times of crisis.