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Perri Thaler

Perri Thaler

Perri Thaler is most passionate about space, tech, and the physical sciences, but also profoundly curious about other scientific topics, including renewable energy and climate change. She’s particularly captivated by secondary problems that modern technologies inadvertently cause. She studied astronomy and economics at Cornell University before working in space policy and technology at NASA, and then researching paleomagnetism at Harvard University. Perri loves a gripping movie and a greasy pizza!

February 17, 2025

A new experiment pushes biocomputers closer to reality. For some applications, they may be better than silicon

February 13, 2025

Insects, fish and even some mammals use pheromones as behavior signals. If researchers can prove humans do, too, exciting new therapies might follow

October 14, 2024

Three economists share the prize for their work in understanding how economic and political institutions impact the prosperity of a country.

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