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Medical plastic waste is a growing environmental and public health concern, yet only a small percentage is recycled. Rachel…
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How Risky Is Gain-of-Function Research, Really?
On the latest episode of “Baker Briefing,” Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Alicia L. Johnson, and Yousif Shamoo discuss the risks…
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Houston’s Audit Underscores Ongoing Financial Challenges
Houston’s latest audit emphasizes that without structural reforms, financial instability could affect essential services. In…
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A recent audit of Houston’s finances reveals ongoing challenges, with experts warning that without major structural reforms…
Trump and the Disruption of the Policy Status Quo
In his first three months in office, President Donald Trump has implemented notable changes in both domestic and foreign…
March 27, 2025 
Mexico’s Artificial Intelligence Future (Part 2)
Laura Ripani and Alejandro Dabdoub join host Tony Payan on the “México Centered” podcast to explore major questions about…
March 26, 2025 
Environmental Cooperation and Justice at the Texas Border
U.S.-Mexico environmental protection programs have long benefited vulnerable communities along the Texas border. In this…
March 26, 2025 
Social and Economic Effects of Expanded Deportation Measures
Mass deportations have wide-ranging economic and social implications. The latest brief from the Center for the U.S. and…
March 26, 2025 
Houston’s Schools Face an Enrollment Paradox. What Now?
Houston Independent School District is under capacity overall, but some of its campuses face a paradoxical challenge…
March 25, 2025 
Policies to Prevent Gun Violence in Schools
In this report from the Firearm Injury Prevention Program, three experts examine the attitudes of key stakeholders affected…
March 25, 2025