NewsPredicting Hotspots
What if we could predict civil conflict 5 years in advance with machine learning? What might we do differently?
NewsThe Voyage of the USS Albatross
Many of us spent the summer fishing. But could overfishing be changing fish genetics?
NewsNo One Cares Alone
Sammy was just a month old when he started experiencing symptoms of heart failure. Hear about the doctor who performed the groundbreaking surgery that saved the boy’s life, and the resource he created to help doctors avoid burnout.
NewsPoetry that Heals
To some, poetry and medicine seem like opposites. But both science and poetry use language to understand deeper truths about the human condition.
NewsFinding Classroom Success
From racial disparity and poverty to shyness, students face a lot of obstacles heading into college. But some professors are finding new ways to support them and forge a path to success.
NewsThe Human Computers Project
A VFH grant explores the largely untold story of hundreds of women, known as “human computers” who performed the complex calculations needed by the American space program.
