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'We have basically destroyed what capacity we had to respond to a pandemic,' says leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Live Science spoke with leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about his new book, "The Big One," which discusses the next pandemic and how to mitigate its harm.

AI can't solve these puzzles that take humans only seconds
By Deni Ellis Béchard published
Discover why some puzzles stump supersmart AIs but are easy for humans, what this reveals about the quest for true artificial general intelligence — and why video games are the next frontier.

We know humans arose in Africa, but archaeology is only just uncovering secrets of the continent's early civilizations
By Amber Dance, Knowable Magazine published
Small settlements and the scourge of slavery left gaps in Africa's archaeological record. Yet sites and artifacts are revealing clues to the continent’s more recent history. An archaeologist explains the findings and threats to this heritage.

'These decisions were completely reckless': Funding cuts to mRNA vaccines will make America more vulnerable to pandemics
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Interview mRNA expert Jeff Coller spoke with Live Science about the future of mRNA vaccines in the United States in the aftermath of huge federal funding cuts.

'It's how I would imagine I would react if I saw a real-life giant dinosaur': What Jurassic World Rebirth's scientific advisor thinks of the movie
By Hannah Osborne, Laura Geggel published
The summer blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth is hitting theaters, so Live Science asked paleontologist Steve Brusatte what it's like being the movie's scientific advisor.

'Vaccine rejection is as old as vaccines themselves': Science historian Thomas Levenson on the history of germ theory and its deniers
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Interview Live Science spoke with author Thomas Levenson about his new book on the history of germ theory.

'A relationship that could horrify Darwin': Mindy Weisberger on the skin-crawling reality of insect zombification
By Sascha Pare published
Science writer Mindy Weisberger speaks to Live Science about the parasites that turn their hosts — whether ant, beetle or caterpillar — into zombie-like puppets that act against their own interests.

'We have to fight for a better end': Author John Green on how threats to USAID derail the worldwide effort to end tuberculosis
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Live Science spoke with author John Green about his latest book, which explores both the history and current realities of tuberculosis.

'We don't have a climate crisis — we are the crisis': Environmentalist Paul Hawken on why honoring life is the best thing we can do against climate change
By Sascha Pare published
Environmentalist and author Paul Hawken speaks to Live Science about the worldview that has led to the mindless exploitation of the planet — and how we can shift perspectives for a better future.
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