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Preserving the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently removed access to its Social Vulnerability Index (SVI) data, raising concerns among public health experts, researchers, and policymakers. The SVI is a critical tool for understanding which communities are most at risk during public health emergencies, natural disasters, and economic downturns. Without it, addressing health inequities […]

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Scientists Are Getting Overwhelmed by the Volume of Journal Articles—Here’s Why It Matters

The pace of scientific publishing has accelerated to a dizzying speed. Every year, millions of papers are added to an ever-expanding body of knowledge. For scientists and researchers, this flood of information creates a paradox: we know more than ever, yet accessing and discerning useful insights has become increasingly difficult. In this blog, we’ll explore […]

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Bridge the Gap Between Academia and the Public with Clear Science Communication

Scientific research is more accessible than ever, but accessibility doesn’t always translate to comprehension. For academics and the general public alike, navigating jargon-laden papers, endless acronyms, and dense language can feel like deciphering an alien script. Whether it’s epidemiologists grappling with 20 acronyms in a single sentence or public health researchers struggling to explain findings […]

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Preserving the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index (SVI)

Scientists Are Getting Overwhelmed by the Volume of Journal Articles—Here’s Why It Matters

Bridge the Gap Between Academia and the Public with Clear Science Communication

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