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Kelsey Piper

Kelsey Piper

Contributing editor

    Latest articles by Kelsey Piper

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    The WHO approval of the first malaria vaccine is a big dealThe WHO approval of the first malaria vaccine is a big deal
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    Vaccinating against malaria has posed a real challenge for scientists for decades. But the tide may be turning.

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    How does progress happen?How does progress happen?
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    The discipline of “progress studies” wants to figure out what drives discoveries and inventions so we can supercharge human flourishing.

    By Kelsey Piper
    The dubious rise of ivermectin as a Covid-19 treatment, explained
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    Evidence suggests ivermectin is not a Covid-19 “miracle drug.” How did it get so popular?

    By Kelsey Piper
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    One of the worst public health dangers of the past century has finally been eradicatedOne of the worst public health dangers of the past century has finally been eradicated
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    One hundred years after its invention, leaded gasoline for cars has at long last been phased out worldwide.

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    How a cheap antidepressant emerged as a promising Covid-19 treatment
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    Most Covid-19 drug treatments that have been included in trials haven’t panned out. A large new study suggests fluvoxamine might be different.

    By Kelsey Piper
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    The best way to avoid future variants is to vaccinate the worldThe best way to avoid future variants is to vaccinate the world
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    The delta variant makes it clear: Vaccinating the world is in America’s best interests.

    By Kelsey Piper
    Can we save the planet by shrinking the economy?
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    The “degrowth” movement to fight the climate crisis offers a romantic, utopian vision. But it’s not a policy agenda.

    By Kelsey Piper
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    Does Congress know what it would take to stop the next pandemic?Does Congress know what it would take to stop the next pandemic?
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    Why America can’t allow pandemic preparedness funding to fall prey to short-term thinking.

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    A no-beef diet is great — but only if you don’t replace it with chicken
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    Let’s not swap one moral disaster for another.

    By Kelsey Piper
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    Here are the most effective ways to donate to help IndiaHere are the most effective ways to donate to help India
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    If you want to know where your money will go the furthest, check out these four charities.

    By Kelsey Piper