Can an Algorithm Help Solve Political Paralysis?

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September 18, 2020

Math Can an Algorithm Help Solve Political Paralysis? As faith in government hits historic lows, organizers in the U.K. are trying a new math-based approach to democracy. Would it work in the bitterly divided U.S? By Julia Hotz

Behavior & Society A Grassroots Effort to Fight Misinformation during the Pandemic As COVID-19 spread, several organizations worked together to create Ask a Scientist By Lindsay Milliken,Michael A. Fisher,Ali Nouri

Natural Disasters Hurricane Sally's Major Flooding Exposes Flaws in FEMA Maps Tens of thousands of homeowners face financial losses because they were not considered to be in a flood zone and were not required to have insurance By Thomas Frank,E&E News

Public Health Who Will Get a COVID-19 Vaccine First? Access Plans Are Taking Shape Advisory groups around the world have released guidance to prioritize healthcare workers and those in front-line jobs By Nidhi Subbaraman,Nature magazine

Arts & Culture Jaws: Classic Film, Crummy Science 45 years after the movie made everyone afraid to wade into the ocean, it's not too late to remind viewers of the truth about sharks By Cristine Russell

Arts & Culture The Pulsar Chart That Became a Pop Icon Turns 50: Joy Division's Unknown Pleasures A classic data visualization brought an astronomical curiosity to music lovers By Jen Christiansen,Harold D. Craft, Jr.

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