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That Thoroughly-Used-Up Kind of Life

Living your best life doesn’t depend on wealth, or even happiness, but a rich and complex experience Credit: Scientific American…

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Yes, Science Is Political – Scientific American

“Science isn’t political.” If you’re in STEM, you’ve likely heard this refrain before; its sentiment might even resonate with you.…

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Blue Whale Song Timing Reveals Time to Go

During the summer, blue whales in the Northeastern Pacific spend their days feeding on massive amounts of tiny plankton called…

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Rare Fossil Reveals Cicada Entombed in Opal

A bug trapped in a precious gem could offer new clues in the hunt for ancient life on Earth and…

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Trump’s Illness and the Need for a Reset on U.S. Coronavirus Policy

COVID-19 surged across the U.S. South in July and August, becoming the newest epicenter of the pandemic. During the summer…

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New Tinnitus Treatment Alleviates Annoying Ringing in the Ears

Tinnitus, the perception of phantom noises in the absence of actual sound, affects millions of people around the world. According…

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Exxon’s Internal Plans Reveal Rising CO2 Emissions

Darren Woods entered 2018 with big plans for Exxon Mobil Corp. In a presentation to investors early that year, the…

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How ‘Superspreading’ Events Drive Most COVID-19 Spread

Editor’s Note (10/7/20): This story is being republished in light of the growing number of people at the White House…

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How Trump Exemplifies Our Ableist Culture

It was a grotesque sight: the president of the United States preening from the White House balcony, his mask pulled…

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Nobel Prize in Chemistry Goes to Discovery of ‘Genetic Scissors’ Called CRISPR/Cas9

Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna win for technology that gives scientists unprecedented abilities to change the code of lifeEmmanuelle…

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