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Interview: Uncertainty, Science, and Public Health Communication
In an interview with Charlotte Dries, a researcher at the Harding Center for Risk Literacy at...
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The Impossible Goal of a Disease-Free World
Initiatives against Lyme disease and malaria set ambitious goals for the eradication of these zoonotic and...
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In the Race for Space Metals, Companies Hope to Cash In
Asteroids contain metals like platinum and cobalt, used in green technology. Some advocates say mining in...
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In Japan, Conserving the Genetics of a Sacred Deer
Recent research has shown that Sika deer inside Nara Park, Japan, are part of a millennium-old...
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For Millions of Americans, Tap Water Has a High Dose of Fluoride
Many cities add low levels of fluoride to drinking water in a bid to to prevent...
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Book Review: The Hidden Extinction Crisis of Natural Historians
In “Unrooted,” science writer Erin Zimmerman uses historical examples to show how her experience as a...
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Youth Transgender Care Policies Should Be Driven by Science
In the U.S., some states guarantee minors full access to gender-affirming medical care while others ban...
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Indigenous Forest Gardens Help Bolster Land Rights Arguments
For one First Nation, the Nuchatlaht First Nation, researchers’ work regarding forest gardens is being used...
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To Protect Livestock From Predators, Some Look to the Skies
In Oregon and Montana, researchers and landowners have been experimenting with drones to scare off predators...
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Testing the Waters: Scotland Surges Ahead on Ocean Power
There is no question that the planet’s oceans contain enormous amounts of energy. But can that...
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Book Review: The Enduring Allure of Alien Worlds
In her new book, “Alien Worlds: The New Science of Planet Hunting in the Cosmos,” astronomer...
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Are Academic Publishers Ignoring the Theft of Ukrainian Fossils?
Russian scientists publish extensively on fossils taken from Taurida Cave in occupied Crimea. The editorial boards...
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The Lasting Impact of Exposure to Gun Violence
The long-term effects of firearm violence in urban communities — and among young people in particular...
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Amid Water Crisis, Mexico City’s Metro System Is Sinking Unevenly
Propelled by the draining of local aquifers, Mexico City’s land is sinking fast. New research surveys...
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Protecting the Darkness in Chile's Atacama Desert
The Atacama boasts high altitudes and clear skies, making it a haven for stargazing. And by...
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Book Review: A New Chapter in the Quest for a Longer Life
Can scientists unlock the keys to a longer life? The field is flush with hope and...
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AI Won’t Fix Animal Agriculture
Precision livestock farming tools that make use of artificial intelligence offer a way to continuously and...
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Brushing with Bacteria: The Debate Over a GMO Tooth Microbe
One startup has said a genetically modified microbe could prevent cavities. Experts, though, have safety and...
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In Two States, Transforming the Model for Palliative Care
Palliative care provides a constellation of services to people with serious or chronic illness, not just...
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Low-frequency Noise is Pervasive. Does That Matter?
Unlike high-frequency sounds, low-frequency waves can penetrate walls and carry farther distances. The research on low-frequencies...
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When Dementia Strikes a Beloved Writer
Beloved Nobel Prize-winning writer Gabriel García Márquez wanted his last book — which he wrote as...
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Can a 'Net-Zero' World Lead to True Sustainability?
Ambitious plans to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions across the economy focus on engineering solutions such as...
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The Quest to Find and Identify Missing Persons
Scientists are testing environmental DNA as a tool to help search for, locate, and repatriate lost...
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A Polluted Peruvian City Prevails in International Court
A landmark ruling from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights has ordered the government of Peru...