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Steven Pinker: What Went Wrong at Harvard

The psychologist and bestselling author argues that Harvard's free speech policy was so "selectively prosecuted that it became a national joke."

Reason · Mar 27, 2024

Why this Canberra woman had to reclaim her original name to feel whole

Growing up Asian in the 90s in the ACT was very different.

The Canberra Times · Mar 22, 2024

$160K Libel Verdict for Ex-Student Based on Professor's Research Misconduct Allegations

In Rossi v. Dudek (D. Utah), plaintiff sued her former professor for libel, based on his allegations that she had committed research misconduct. Such allegations of misconduct that are made within an employer or an educational institution are often "conditionally privileged," which means (to oversimplify) that liability is only allowed…

Reason · Mar 21, 2024

COVID patients can't get Paxlovid

The price is one reason Paxlovid is not reaching those who need it most

Salon · Mar 13, 2024

Why covid patients who could most benefit from paxlovid still aren’t getting it

During the pandemic, the federal government offered Americans a 5-day course of Paxlovid, the antiviral drug that lessens COVID-19 symptoms. But now that Pfizer is charging for it, confusion over insurance coverage, price, has made patients wary.

The Texas Tribune · Mar 13, 2024

51 Times People Found Life Cheat Codes By Using A Loophole In The Legal System

People find ways to trick the system and benefit in some way, whether it's through insurance, unlimited discounts, or just free pizzas for a year. The post 51 Times People Found Life Cheat Codes By Using A Loophole In The Legal System first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Mar 13, 2024

SEC approves climate reporting rule

Economy and Society is Ballotpedia’s weekly review of the developments in corporate activism; corporate political engagement; and the environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) trends and events that characterize the growing intersection between business and politics.

Ballotpedia · Mar 12, 2024

Court Orders Harvard's Investigative Report in Francesca Gino v. Harvard Largely Unsealed

The quick backstory on the litigation, from my "Scholar of Dishonesty Accused of Research Dishonesty Sues for Libel, Claiming Accusers Were Dishonest" post last year: Prof. Francesca Gino, a celebrated scholar studying dishonesty, was recently put on unpaid leave by Harvard, based on allegations that she had fabricated data in…

Reason · Mar 12, 2024

'Interstellar meteor' vibrations actually caused by a truck, study suggests

Vibrations supposedly generated by the fiery passage of an interstellar meteor through Earth's atmosphere in 2014 were actually caused by a truck, a new study suggests.

Space · Mar 11, 2024

‘We wanted to invade media’: the hippies, nerds and Hollywood pros who brought The Simpsons to life

The Simpsons’ roots run deep. And as Matt Groening’s early collaborators explain, it owes its global success to a perfect storm of punk zine attitude and TV professionalism

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2024