George W.S. Abbey speaks at an event in 2016

Statement on the passing of George W.S. Abbey, Baker Institute fellow in space policy and former director, NASA’s Johnson Space Center

The Baker Institute mourns the loss of George W.S. Abbey, a former director of NASA's Johnson Space Center who contributed immeasurably to American spaceflight.

March 25, 2024

Statement

Statement of James A. Baker, III on the Death of Sandra Day O’Connor

With the death of Sandra Day O’Connor, a giant has passed from American public life. She became the first woman Supreme…

James A. Baker, III December 1, 2023

Statement

Statement of James A. Baker, III on the death of Henry Kissinger

America has lost an iconic diplomat with the death of Henry Kissinger.

James A. Baker, III November 30, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Life-Course Brain Health as a Determinant of Late-Life Mental Health

By Harris Eyre, Lucy E. Stirland, Dilip V. Jeste, Charles F. Reynolds, Michael Berk, Agustin Ibanez, Walter D. Dawson et al…

Harris A. Eyre September 26, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Comparison of Hospital Online Price and Telephone Price for Shoppable Services

By Merina Thomas, BS; James Flaherty, BS; Jiefei Wang, PhD; Morgan Henderson, PhD; Vivian Ho, PhD; Mark Cuban, BS; Peter…

Vivian Ho September 18, 2023

Graph with numbers related to the economy.

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Economics of Energy & Environmental Policy at 10 — An Introduction

As we are celebrating the first decade of the journal, we reflect on some of the major issues driving policy, industry, and academia.

Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Energy Transformation, Social Inclusion and Economic Prosperity in Latin America: An Introduction

By Felipe Corral Montoya, Chiara Lo Prete, Juan Rosellón and Paola Yanguas Parra

Introduction

Latin America is endowed…

Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

What Happened in Texas? Understanding the February 2021 Blackouts

The author examines the various factors that contributed to the 2021 Texas electricity crisis, reflects on lessons learned from the event and provides recommendations to better prepare for extreme weather events and reduce the risk of widespread, long-duration power interruptions.

Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

Ethical, Legal, Regulatory & Policy Issues Concerning Embryoids: A Systematic Review of the Literature

By Ana S. Iltis, Grace Koster, Emily Reeves & Kirstin R. W. Matthews

Abstract

Recent advances in methods to culture…

Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Ana S. Iltis August 21, 2023

Center for Health and Biosciences | U.S. Health System Transformation | Journal

Price Increases Versus Upcoding as Drivers of Emergency Department Spending Increases, 2012–19

Price increases are the biggest driver of rising emergency room visit costs across the U.S., according to research led by the Center for Health and Biosciences' Vivian Ho and Sasathorn Tapaneeyakul.

Vivian Ho, Sasathorn Tapaneeyakul August 7, 2023

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