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In addition to reaping the benefits of brain-computer interfaces, we need to ensure that we have the means to protect ourselves from corporations with every incentive to exploit this technology — and the inner workings of our own brains — for their financial gain, writes Rebecca Schwarzlose, research scientist in psychological & brain sciences in Arts & Sciences.

In the developing world most people are not factory farming and livestock is essential to preventing poverty and malnutrition, says the Brown School’s Lora Iannotti.

John Inazu, the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law and Religion, was working in the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001, when a plane crashed into the building. Here, he reflects on the day and what it means to him now.

Paul Byrne, associate professor of earth & planetary sciences, argues our official definition of what is and isn’t a planet is in need of a long-overdue shake up.

The latest episode of the “Show Me the Science” podcast focuses on the work of scientist Ali Ellebedy, who has published several papers about the immune response to vaccines and COVID-19 infection.

Ali Ellebody, associate professor of pathology and immunology

Ali Ellebedy, associate professor of pathology and immunology

Heather Berg, assistant professor of women, gender and sexuality studies

Rachel Presti, MD, PhD, associate professor of medicine

John Inazu, the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law & Religion