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Mirror Life Could Be Catastrophic. Here's How to Prevent It
Mirror life is a hypothetical life-form that could endanger humans, animals, and plants if it's ever created. The United States can take steps to stop that from happening.
Jul 31, 2026

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Public Benefits Are a Hidden Engine of College Completion
Aug 5, 2026
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China's Strategic Petroleum Reserve as a Geoeconomic Tool
Jul 21, 2026

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Having Trouble Finding Good Workers? They’re Right Under Your Nose
Myths about people who have criminal convictions can prevent hiring managers from considering a pool of productive, trustworthy workers. RAND research is clear: The vast majority of people who have a criminal conviction do not reoffend.
Aug 4, 2026

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Safeguarding the Future in the AI Era: Q&A with Sella Nevo
Sella Nevo focuses on developing policies to promote the safe and effective use of AI and biotechnology. His mandate at RAND: to help ensure the most pivotal technologies of our time benefit humanity rather than endanger it.
Jul 23, 2026

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