Science
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Obesity promotes virulence of influenza
Currently, 50% of the adult population worldwide is overweight or obese. Obesity has been shown to increase the severity of…
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To predict an epidemic, evolution can’t be ignored
The mutation of a pathogen can change the speed of how it spreads.
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Who were the women behind man’s arrival to the moon?
On Monday, February 24, Katherine Johnson died at 101. She was part of the West Area Computers, a group of key…
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‘Low’ socioeconomic status is the biggest barrier to STEM participation
A new study has found that socioeconomic status (SES) has the strongest impact on whether secondary school students study the…
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5 women in science that have changed the world
We didn´t want to let February pass by without celebrating these five women, whose findings and research have changed the world.
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How countries respond to weather change
A two degree Centigrade increase in global average temperature will lead to catastrophic consequences for the planet. Humanity has a…
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How learning about fish can help us save the Amazon rainforest
Studying fish helps conservationists understand why connected ecosystems are healthy ecosystem
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Low-cost ‘smart’ diaper can notify caregiver when it’s wet
If worn too long, a wet diaper can cause painful rashes, and miserable babies -- and parents
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Journalism is an ‘attack surface’ for those who spread misinformation
We're still struggling with the spread of misinformation--and the damage is especially worrisome when it comes to information about science…
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Major study shows impact of climate change on dryland ecosystems
Climate change will damage the home of a third of the earth's population.
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