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Kelsey Piper

Kelsey Piper

Contributing editor

    Latest articles by Kelsey Piper

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    Plant-based meat is coming to theme parks and cruises.

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    While Trump tried to reassure America about the coronavirus, another case was reportedWhile Trump tried to reassure America about the coronavirus, another case was reported
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    The novel coronavirus may now be spreading in California. No one at the White House press conference seemed to know about it.

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    Why we can’t always be “nudged” into changing our behaviorWhy we can’t always be “nudged” into changing our behavior
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    Recent studies looked at “nudging” interventions and mostly found disappointing results.

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    Some development aid gets misdirected. Did the World Bank try to suppress a paper saying so?Some development aid gets misdirected. Did the World Bank try to suppress a paper saying so?
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    A new paper explores money stashed in secret offshore banks when aid arrives.

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    The rise of meatless meat, explainedThe rise of meatless meat, explained
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    9 questions about meat alternatives you were too embarrassed to ask.

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    Why prediction markets are bad at predicting who’ll be presidentWhy prediction markets are bad at predicting who’ll be president
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    Betting markets show Bloomberg as a leading candidate. Really?

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    A radio signal is coming from space every 16 days. What the hell is it?A radio signal is coming from space every 16 days. What the hell is it?
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    Scientists don’t know what to make of fast radio bursts. Some think they come from aliens.

    By Sigal Samuel and Kelsey Piper
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    The next deadly pathogen could come from a rogue scientist. Here’s how we can prevent that.The next deadly pathogen could come from a rogue scientist. Here’s how we can prevent that.
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    DNA synthesis is driving innovations in biology. But gaps in screening mechanisms risk the release of deadly pathogens.

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    We don’t talk enough about animal suffering. That’s why Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscars speech matters.We don’t talk enough about animal suffering. That’s why Joaquin Phoenix’s Oscars speech matters.
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    The Best Actor winner elevated the moral worth of animals to a national audience.

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    Scrambled eggs made out of beans: A surprisingly good ideaScrambled eggs made out of beans: A surprisingly good idea
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    Sodexo’s deal with Just is an important milestone for eggless eggs.

    By Kelsey Piper