Public health relies on data – whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year’s flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of diabetes. This ...

The distribution of income and growing inequality are central themes in public debate. Far less attention has been paid to how resources are distributed in ecological communities, in the so-called ...

The human microbiome is essential to our health, but scientists have only begun to understand why. Two researchers set out to ...

With the right policies, AI can reduce inequalities and expand opportunities, writes Paschal Donohoe.