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From Cigarettes to Screens: The Economics of Addiction 

Writer: Mallory Rettig Editor: Calista Peta   Cigarette addiction is a seemingly old-fashioned danger. The infamous rise and fall of the cigarette industry is burned into many minds, yet its Continue Reading

Posted On : April 15, 2026 Published By : BER staff
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Surveillance Never Sleeps

Writer: Varun Venkatesh Editor: Sean Lu   Every single night, millions of people worldwide upload their dreams. The soft hums of sensor-filled rings, watches, and even mattresses can be heard Continue Reading

Posted On : April 3, 2026 Published By : BER staff
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The Economics of Loneliness

Writer: Keanu Djalal Editor: Saskia Stock   A Global Epidemic A Wall Street banker, an immigrant Uber Driver, a Berkeley research assistant. Different jobs, different backgrounds, different stages of life. Continue Reading

Posted On : March 31, 2026 Published By : BER staff
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Beneath the Surface: The History Behind US Southern Health Disparities

Writer: Saniya Pendharkar | Editor: Kiet Hoa Introduction Someone living in Mississippi is 85% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease than someone in Minnesota. If you’re a resident of Kentucky, Continue Reading

Posted On : April 8, 2025 Published By : BER staff

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