World can now breathe easier

World can now breathe easier

Ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is the world’s leading environmental health risk factor. At only 2.5 micrometers or smaller, these particles are small enough to be inhaled and cause respiratory problems, such as asthma and bronchitis, and cardiovascular issues, including heart attacks and high blood pressure. For children, PM2.5 can cause lifelong developmental issues, and […]

Blowing snow contributes to Arctic warming
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Blowing snow contributes to Arctic warming

In the central Arctic, the coldest winter nights are the clearest, when heat from Earth can escape into space unimpeded. Under a cozy blanket of clouds, though, long-wave radiation gets trapped and contributes to warming, so any process that leads to increased cloud formation and lingering cloudiness also boosts surface temperatures. Small aerosol particles, including […]

Advancing care retention in patients living with HIV in Zambia
Africa

Advancing care retention in patients living with HIV in Zambia

Assistant Professor of Medicine, Aaloke Mody, MD, in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Department of Medicine at Washington University will tell you that HIV treatment has advanced tremendously over the past three decades.  Today, patients living with HIV can take a single daily pill and extend their life expectancy to equal those who don’t […]

Argentina is erecting a statue to honor the work of a rescue dog
Latin America

Argentina is erecting a statue to honor the work of a rescue dog

A rescue dog who was adopted from the Humane Society, Train passed away in September at the age of 16 (give or take). Still, his legacy continues. In April, the scientific journal PLoS ONE published the latest results of his labors: a study led by his companion and research collaborator, Karen DeMatteo, senior lecturer in […]

Addressing crimes against humanity
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Addressing crimes against humanity

September 14, 2023

Law professor and international criminal lawyer Leila Nadya Sadat explains why she’ll ‘never give up’ in the pursuit of a global treaty to prosecute mass crimes taking place in Ukraine and around the world. Crimes against humanity are among the worst international crimes. They involve widespread or systematic attacks on the most vulnerable members of […]

How Italy’s ChatGPT ban hurt businesses, economy
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How Italy’s ChatGPT ban hurt businesses, economy

September 5, 2023

In March, Italy’s Data Protection Agency took the extraordinary step of banning ChatGPT within the country over concerns about consent and personal data privacy. Ironically, this one-month ban may have provided the strongest evidence to date of the technology’s transformative impact on business and the economy.

Improving heart failure care in India
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Improving heart failure care in India

The overarching goal of Dr. Anubha Agarwal’s NIH/Fogarty Global Health Fellowship year was to answer the question: How can we improve heart failure care in South India?

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