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In this installation of her column “The Intersection,” Keerthana Ramanathan (SOH ’26) explores the multifaceted implications of pronatalism and their connections to current debates surrounding reproductive rights.

THE INTERSECTION | Rise of Pronatalism

By Keerthana Ramanathan, Science Columnist November 9, 2024

One of the most pivotal issues in this year’s election was abortion access. As discussed in Minoli Ediriweera’s (CAS ’25) most recent column, every vote was cast in the context of a new post-Roe...

In her first column of the semester, Claire Chou (SOH '25) explores the evolving role of AI as a tool for mental health support, providing on-demand, judgment-free responses for those navigating daily anxieties and self-reflection. While AI can offer valuable insights and recognize emotional patterns, it also raises essential questions about the boundaries of technology in mental health care and the importance of thoughtful regulation to ensure responsible use.

GONE VIRAL | Chat, Are You Real?

By Claire Chou, Science Columnist November 8, 2024

CW: This article discusses suicide. Please refer to the end of the article for on- and off-campus resources. I have a confession: I use ChatGPT every single day. I started off by using it to summarize...

In the first installment of her column “The Repro Rundown,” Audrey Twyford (CAS '25) delves into the details of how birth control methods work, including the contraceptives available on the market today and the varying rates of effectiveness and potential adverse effects.

THE REPRO RUNDOWN | The Biology of Birth Control: How Do Contraceptives Work?

By Audrey Twyford, Science Columnist October 18, 2024

There’s no question that contraceptives have been fundamental in the modern fight for gender equality. Since women and birthing people gained the ability to choose if and when they wanted children,...

Jay Liu (CAS '28) confronts the growing wave of generative AI technologies and what this revolution entails for the integrity of academics, research and creativity in his first column of the new series, "The Singularity."

THE SINGULARITY | What Artificial Intelligence Means for Academia

By Jay Liu, Science Columnist October 4, 2024

Like it or not, generative artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere. With just a few keystrokes, anyone can generate text, images or videos of any niche scenario they can imagine. While the sheer computing...

The Intersection: New Golden Age of Big Pharma

By Keerthana Ramanathan, Science Columnist September 20, 2024

Despite its government spending more than any other on health care both per capita and as a percentage of GDP, spending over $4.5 trillion in 2022, the United States has the lowest life expectancy at birth...

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