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September 2016

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Finding a Nuclear Weapon: Hope Beyond the Screwdriver
Science and technology is only partly at the point of reliably detecting a nuclear weapon in cities — for some weapons and some adversaries. The solutions for this problem are only partial and are complicated by the nuances of the science.
Sep 21, 2016
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Students Shouldn't Lose Sleep Over the Liberty Bridge Fire
The fire and resulting closure of the Liberty Bridge is forcing some Pittsburgh high school students to sacrifice sleep to meet a new 7:11 a.m. start time. Sleep loss has consequences for adolescents' minds, bodies, behavior, and for public safety.
Sep 21, 2016
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CPD's 'Heat List' and the Dilemma of Predictive Policing
Predictive policing — the use of computer models to identify areas or people at greater risk of being involved in a serious crime — is yielding results for police. How authorities plan to respond to the data is key.
Sep 21, 2016
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Pittsburgh's Annual Day of Giving
All funds that RAND raises on September 21 through Pittsburgh's Day of Giving will be devoted to RAND's work taking place in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Sep 21, 2016
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What Your Kids Need to Know About Marijuana, Legalized or Not
If you are a parent, no matter how you feel about legalizing marijuana, you need to be prepared to talk about the drug with your kids.
Sep 21, 2016
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Why the United Nations General Assembly Session on Antimicrobial Resistance Matters
Many common infections are becoming resistant to the antimicrobial medicines used to treat them, resulting in longer illnesses and more deaths. The fact that world leaders are using the UN as a forum for discussions about AMR is a promising move toward developing a coordinated global plan.
Sep 19, 2016
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Dark Web Likely Isn't Fuelling International Drug Sales
Vendors in the Netherlands have developed a fairly successful international trade of ecstasy-type drugs and stimulants from online markets, but it appears that most countries are selling illicit drugs within their own borders.
Sep 19, 2016
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The Crucial South China Sea Ruling No One Is Talking About
The PCA found in July that China's coast guard had breached several UNCLOS articles governing safety and navigation at sea. Hopefully, this will help build a legal case that abiding by basic maritime safety principles is in the interest of all countries, including China.
Sep 16, 2016
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Syria Cease-Fire Should Ban Chemical Weapons
The United States and Russia negotiated an agreement to suspend fighting in Syria and get relief supplies to trapped civilians. They should not miss an opportunity to regularly and forcefully draw a red line on the use of toxic chemicals as weapons.
Sep 15, 2016
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How to Prevent Drones Colliding in Crowded Skies
The federal government should work with private firms to develop drone traffic management systems and test drone designs. This could help stimulate the development of drone aviation. It could also help modernize the air traffic control system.
Sep 14, 2016
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Egypt's Suez Canal: An Attenuated Lifeline
The U.S. Navy has enjoyed the luxury of being able to transit the Suez Canal without hindrance for decades. However, the risk of losing access — perhaps quickly and unexpectedly — should inform Navy strategic and operational planning.
Sep 14, 2016
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Is It Time to Extend Maternity Leave Across Europe?
Any policy solution for extending maternity leave must strike a balance between protecting infant health through extended breastfeeding and mitigating any potentially negative impact on the mother's career progression or increased costs to business.
Sep 13, 2016
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The Precarious State of Syrian Refugee Women, Children in Lebanon
The gendered impact of political conflict on women and children has been well documented in other conflicts. But much less is known about the effect of the Syrian civil war on displaced women and children.
Sep 13, 2016
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Central Bank Perversity
Aggressive monetary policy has negative effects on retirees, on income inequality, and on market stability both domestically and globally.
Sep 13, 2016
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Your Questions About Marijuana Legalization, Answered
At least five states will vote on legal recreational marijuana this November. Drug policy expert Beau Kilmer hosted an “Ask Me Anything” session on Reddit to shed light on this and other issues.
Sep 13, 2016

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