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Digital threats to freedom and democracy

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Getting to the root causes of antimicrobial resistance

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Trump security adviser Flynn resigns after leaks suggest he tried to cover up Russia talks

By Dan Drollette Jr | Special Topics, What We’re Reading

The man who declared the ‘end of history’ fears for democracy’s future

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By Andrew Ivers | Special Topics, Technology and Security, What We’re Reading

A clarifying moment in American history

By Dan Drollette Jr | Special Topics, What We’re Reading

It is 30 seconds closer to midnight

By Science and Security Board | Analysis, Biosecurity, Climate Change, Nuclear Energy, Nuclear Weapons, Special Topics, Technology and Security

Emerging tech in 2016

By Andrew Ivers | Analysis, Special Topics, Technology and Security

What Jeff Sessions as attorney general will mean for the Iran Deal

By Aaron Arnold | Analysis, Special Topics, Technology and Security

Don’t assume Trump is dumb. He knows exactly what he’s doing

By Dan Drollette Jr | Special Topics, What We’re Reading

Distinguishing fact from falsehood in a post-truth world

By John Cook | Analysis, Climate Change, Special Topics

Eyes in the sky: Cutting NASA Earth observations would be a costly mistake

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