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Some democracies are struggling to ensure safe drinking water
Countries with developing economies provide at least some public water, but safety may lag because it’s less visible, researchers say.
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SHASS senior Nony Otu Ugwu receives Outstanding UROP Student Award
The annual award recognizes students for their exceptional contributions as undergraduate researchers.
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Technology usually creates jobs for young, skilled workers. Will AI do the same?
A new study of the postwar U.S. shows which kinds of workers historically filled new tech-enabled jobs.
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Two from MIT named 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholars
The prestigious fellowship funds graduate studies at Stanford University.
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“I have yet to meet a professor that cares more for their students”
Associate Professor Daniel “Danny” Hidalgo, a political scientist who studies elections, democracy, and political behavior in Latin America, is honored as “Committed to Caring” for graduate student mentorship.
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In the media
Economist Esther Duflo to receive 2026 Moynihan Prize
Another symptom of growing isolation
The Atlantic
Vote prediction market Kalshi attacks a Wisconsin law banning election bets as 'voter suppression'
NPR
The AI jobs apocalypse probably isn’t coming anytime soon
The Guardian
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