By Jeanna Matthews
An expert on algorithmic bias responds to Deji Olukotun’s “When We Were Patched.”
Future Tense
How Should Officials Decide When Cutting-Edge Medical Interventions for Athletes Cross the Line?
By Victoria Jackson
A sports historian responds to Maureen McHugh’s short story “The Starfish Girl.”
Is Lab-Grown Meat Really Meat?
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A labeling war is brewing.
Could the Experiences of Our Ancestors Be “Seared Into Our Cells”?
By Erika Hayasaki
A science journalist responds to Carmen Maria Machado’s short story “A Brief and Fearful Star.”
When You Can’t Find Shelter From the Heat
Temperatures elevated by climate change can be deadly for people experiencing homelessness.
Digital Access Isn’t a Luxury for Refugees
By Faheem Hussain
It’s a necessity.
Oppression of the Future in “Safe Surrender”
By Laura Moy
An expert on technology and bias responds to Meg Elison’s new short story.
The Civics of Facebook
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Fixing social media will require input from all of us.
Why Hope Is Dangerous When It Comes to Climate Change
By Tommy Lynch
Global warming discussions need apocalyptic thinking.
A New Theory on Why We Haven’t Found Aliens Yet
By Robert Hart
They’re sleeping.