Christine Ro
https://www.christinero.com
Interested in international development, social justice, environmentalism, language, and pop culture. Would love to throw all those things into a blender.
BBC
The people who are 'allergic' to humans
Some people are allergic to others – but the mystery of how this works is only just starting to be unravelled.
Nature
Authorship for sale: Nature investigates how paper mills work
In March, Omar, a biomedical researcher, posted a request in a private Facebook group for researchers.
Forbes
The Argentine Government’s War On Inflation Is Also A War On Care
only 5 out of 50 care policies now remain in place in Argentina
BBC
Why we need 'revolutionary' cooling tech
some scientists are looking toward cooling devices that don't need liquid refrigerants at all
BBC
Autism diagnoses are on the rise – but autism itself may not be
Autism is better known and diagnosed than ever before, leading to misconceptions that cases are skyrocketing.
Forbes
Kenya More Than Doubled Electricity Access Over A Decade
When Rose Mutiso was growing up in Nairobi in the 1990s, her family kept candles and paraffin lamps at the ready. Power outages were common.
Forbes
The U.S.’s Belligerence On ‘Energy Dominance’ Is Losing It Respect
Diplomats are, naturally enough, diplomatic. So the response at a recent energy security conference to U.S. energy policies was muted yet pointed.
Forbes
All Countries Are Malnourished—But They Don’t Have To Be
It might seem that malnutrition is a problem only in poor countries. But “all countries face at least one form of malnutrition,” whether from undernutrition or unhealthy diets.
devex.com
Marco Rubio: What part is he actually playing in USAID's dismantling?
When Marco Rubio was appointed secretary of state, the aid sector rejoiced. Here, they said, was someone they could work with. Why hasn't it turned out that way?
humaneworld.org
"Korean Vegan” Joanne Lee Molinaro on being kind to herself, animals and her audience
“I was terrified that going vegan meant losing my Koreanness.”
Forbes
The African Movement To Keep Chickens Out Of Cages
When Daniel Abiliba was growing up in northern Ghana, caring for animals was part of his daily life.
Forbes
The UK Movement To Tax Extreme Wealth Instead Of Defunding Foreign Aid
Not many wealthy people plead with their government to tax them more. One of this rare sort is Victoria Lupton.
Nature
How to know whether a conference is right for you
Some low-profile meetings are helpful for parts of the scientific community. Others look like more of a cash grab.
Forbes
Childcare Volunteers Can Be A Lifeline After Disasters. But It’s Not Enough.
Given the weak safety net for childcare providers, recovery has to be considered in increments beyond 30 days.
Nature
How ‘animal methods bias’ is affecting research careers
Some early-career researchers report feeling pressure to use animal models to meet journal and grant requirements, even in disciplines and projects that don’t require them.