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Can Conversations with Friends Bridge the Partisan Divide on Climate Change?

Mary McGrath shows that structured, collaborative discussions with friends and family can shift opinions.

‘Turning the Ship’ of Climate Change

April 22, 2025
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Former Energy Secretary Steven Chu charts a path to net-zero emissions during a packed lecture at Northwestern.

Efforts to Measure Water Insecurity Scale Up in Mexico and Latin America

April 10, 2025
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Sera Young accepts inaugural award for the WISE Scales’ humanitarian contributions.

Why Are Black Women More Likely to Have C-Sections Than White Women?

March 31, 2025
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IPR’s Molly Schnell discusses her research on racial differences in deliveries.

The AI Revolution: Hype, Reality, and What Comes Next

March 27, 2025
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IPR experts weigh in on AI’s impact on work, decision making, and the challenges of regulation.

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