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Juno Mac: How Does Stigma Compromise The Safety Of Sex Workers?
Sex worker and activist Juno Mac says the current legislative models for sex work perpetuate a dangerous work environment. She explains the high social costs of letting stigma influence legislation.
Arik Hartmann: Why Is There Still Lingering Shame And Prejudice Around HIV?
As treatments for HIV have advanced, the stigmas surrounding it have not diminished as quickly. Arik Hartmann argues for more transparency to tackle misperceptions surrounding HIV.
Nikki Webber Allen: How Can We Dismantle The Stigma Of Mental Illness?
After her nephew's suicide, Nikki Webber Allen began to speak out about mental illness — including her own. She explains why the stigma keeps people, particularly people of color, from seeking help.
Johann Hari: Does Stigmatizing Addiction Perpetuate It?
To stop illegal drug use, we typically punish, isolate and shame addicts. Journalist Johann Hari explains how these methods perpetuate addiction, and how human connection can be an effective antidote.
Jedidah Isler: What Role Do Supermassive Black Holes Play In The Cosmos?
Scientists believe at the center of every galaxy is a supermassive black hole. Jedidah Isler describes how gamma ray telescopes have expanded our knowledge of this mysterious aspect of space.
Natasha Hurley-Walker: How Do Radio Telescopes Reveal The Universe We Can't See?
Natasha Hurley-Walker explains how a new radio telescope helps us "see" without light. She says these telescopes can tell us about millions of galaxies — and maybe even the beginning of time.
Sara Seager: How Close Are We To Finding Life On Another Planet?
In our galaxy alone, there are hundreds of billions of planets. And Sara Seager is looking for the perfect one, a "Goldilocks" planet— neither too hot nor too cold— that could support life.
Allan Adams: Can Gravitational Waves Tell Us How The Universe Began?
In 2015, scientists first detected gravitational waves— ripples in space caused by massive disturbances. Allan Adams says this discovery helps answer some of our biggest questions about the universe.