Transparency in government is good for global health

A field experiment conducted with cities in China demonstrates that an increase in government transparency causes decreases in pollution, with meaningful effects on health.

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Hantavirus in Madagascar linked to black rats in agricultural areas

The non-native black rat was the only small mammal infected with Hantavirus in a biodiverse region of Madagascar.

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Seeking inner peace, finding moral rot

Nori Muster ’78, who spent a decade working for the Hare Krishnas, narrates a new documentary about how the movement went off the rails. The Carsey-Wolf Center will screen “Monkey On a Stick,” followed by a Q&A with Muster and filmmaker Jason Lapeyre.

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