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Jim Peebles Richly Deserved His Nobel Prize
Even though, according to Alfred Nobel, he didn’t technically qualify
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We Have No Reason to Believe 5G Is Safe
The technology is coming, but contrary to what some people say, there could be health risks
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Doctors Should Care for Patients and Social Justice
Medical students must be taught to address systemic problems that contribute to poor health
Behavior
Happier Babies Have an Edge
They’re more likely to have higher childhood IQs and to graduate college
Behavior
Is Moral Relativism Really a Problem?
Psychological research suggests it is not
Public Health
Are Antibiotics Damaging Your Family’s Health?
The CDC calls their misuse “one of the most serious public health problems in the United States”
Computing
How to Close the Tech Skills Gap
Industry involvement in computer science programs can upgrade the talent pipeline
Climate Change
Our Food Systems Are in Crisis
It’s not just from climate change
Public Health
Living with Infectious Mosquitoes
Thailand is trying to communicate the risk through museum exhibitions
Climate Change
National Governments Can’t Solve Climate Change Alone
Cities, regions and businesses are also crucial players
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Budding Scientist
Everything you always wanted to know about raising science-literate kids
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Cross-Check
Critical views of science in the news
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Dark Star Diaries
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Dog Spies
Explore the science behind the dog in your bed
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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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Climate science in a changing world
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Illusions, Delusions, and Everyday Deceptions
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Mathematics: learning it, doing it, celebrating it.
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Adventures in the good science of rock-breaking.
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A Blog About the Weird Wonderfulness of Life on Earth
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Exploring and celebrating diversity in science.
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