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Beauty, the Beast and Incarceration Reform
It’s a tale as old as time: relationship and kindness can be transformative
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Commentary invited by editors of Scientific American
Policy
Science Is America's Foundation--and Our Future
Instead of arbitrarily slashing federal programs, Congress should continue to work on a bipartisan basis to secure long-term, sustained investments for R&D
Biotech
Unlocking the Power of African Soil Microbes
These microscopic marvels are transforming agriculture in the developed world; now it’s Africa’s turn
Biotech
What's Your Polygenic Score?
It’s still a crude measure, but someday this broad genetic assessment will predict academic success, athletic ability and susceptibility to dozens of diseases...
Behavior
Knowledge Is a Kind of Infrastructure
We need better roads, bridges and airports—but pure, curiosity-driven science is no less vital
Behavior
We Must Raise Alcohol Taxes
Making it more difficult to afford can reduce violence
Medicine
Will “Biosimilar” Medications Reduce the Cost of Biologic Drugs?
Not necessarily
Policy
On Hidden Figures and Being the Only Woman in the Room
The Oscar-nominated film illuminates just one group of women whose contributions have long gone unrecognized
Mental Health
Autism's "Island of Intactness"
It is the search for strengths, however hidden, that results in progress in treating autistic children
Biology
Mice as Conservationists?
A naturally occurring gene in house mice may help eliminate their invasive cousins that live on islands...
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Anthropology in Practice
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Budding Scientist
Everything you always wanted to know about raising science-literate kids
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Cross-Check
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Dark Star Diaries
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Dog Spies
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Extinction Countdown
News and research about endangered species from around the world
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The Science Behind Extreme Weather
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Hot Planet
Climate science in a changing world
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Illusion Chasers
Illusions, Delusions, and Everyday Deceptions
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Roots of Unity
Mathematics: learning it, doing it, celebrating it.
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Rosetta Stones
Adventures in the good science of rock-breaking.
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The Artful Amoeba
A Blog About the Weird Wonderfulness of Life on Earth
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Exploring and celebrating diversity in science.
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