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covid-19

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Vitamin D gelcaps.
Photo by Michele Blackwell at Unsplash
Gary N. Smith
May 15, 2020
Artificial Intelligence

Vitamin D and COVID-19: Is It Data or Noise?

Gary N. Smith
May 15, 2020
Artificial Intelligence
Random data shows geographic clusters. Thus some locations will inevitably have higher COVID-19 rates than others. As my example shows, associating these clusters with personal characteristics after the fact is not convincing scientific evidence. That’s where randomized, controlled trials are needed. Read More ›
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Syringe with cotton and pill bottles. drug abuse.
Photo by Michael Longmire at Unsplash
Christopher Rufo
May 13, 2020
Economics

Wuhan’s Other Epidemic

Christopher Rufo
May 13, 2020
Economics
Most know that the Chinese city is the source of the coronavirus — but not that it also fuels America’s deadly fentanyl epidemic. Read More ›
Schoolboy stands in front of the school door
Schoolboy stands in front of the school door. Back to school.
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Bailey Takacs
May 11, 2020
Education

Children Need Education — Re-Open Now

Bailey Takacs
May 11, 2020
Education
Just last month the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported that 21 percent of students enrolled in Clark County schools had no contact with the district after schools were shutdown. We cannot expect students to come back with the knowledge required to be successfully in today’s world. Read More ›
Gold domed capital building in Olympia, Washington, USA
Distant view of the gold dome capital building in Olympia, Washington, USA
Hans Zeiger
May 10, 2020
Citizen Leadership

State Legislature Should Have Stronger Oversight Role During Emergencies

Hans Zeiger
May 10, 2020
Citizen Leadership
In recent weeks, many citizens have written to me requesting that the Legislature take action to address the COVID-19 crisis. The reality is that the Legislature’s formal power to act in this crisis is limited; it is the governor who has broad authority during times of emergency. As we look to the future, the Legislature must have a much stronger role during emergencies. Read More ›
People on railway station and man in face mask using on phone while epidemic and covid19. Coronavirus and travel and public transport.
Denyse O'Leary
May 5, 2020
Artificial Intelligence

Top Consumer Trends COVID-19 Will Change Long Term

Denyse O'Leary
May 5, 2020
Artificial Intelligence
According to analysts, robotic devices are becoming more popular for a reason few would have guessed earlier; they reduce the need for physical human contact. Recycling, however, has taken a hit and weaning consumers from disposables post-COVID may prove a challenge. Huge firms are riding the storm, however, and Gen Z is spending the lockdown improving its career chances. Meanwhile, consumers surveyed around the globe say they plan to travel less. Read More ›