June 2, 2020
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How a new biotech rule will foster distrust with the public and impede progress in science
Does CRISPR really make it easier for all scientists to produce gene edited crops and animals? Maywa Montenegro, CC BY-SA Maywa Montenegro, ... -
Clear masks for caregivers mean young children can keep learning from adults' faces
Babies love to look at faces for good reason. monzenmachi/E+ via Getty Images Lisa S. Scott, University of Florida As daycare centers and ...June 2, 2020 -
From the research lab to your doctor's office – here's what happens in phase 1, 2, 3 drug trials
Finding a cure for the coronavirus requires more than anecdotal evidence. Skaman306/Moment via Getty Images Mindy Aisen, University of Southern ...June 2, 2020 -
Black Americans homeschool for different reasons than whites
Black children face harsher discipline in public schools. JGI/Tom Grill/Getty Mahala Dyer Stewart, Hamilton College When Michelle, a white ...June 2, 2020 -
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This Summer Will Scar Young Americans for Life
With jobs and internships canceled, Generation Z is entering a summer of uncertainty—and the damage could last forever. The summer ...May 31, 2020 -
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How China’s ‘Bat Woman’ Hunted Down Viruses from SARS to the New Coronavirus
The mysterious patient samples arrived at the Wuhan Institute of Virology at 7 P.M. on December 30, 2019. Moments later Shi Zhengli’s cell ...May 31, 2020 -
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Women are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus job losses, costing global economy $1 trillion
The historic job losses suffered around the world are disproportionately affecting women, Citi said in a new research report. On top of ...May 29, 2020 -
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Florida's scientist was fired for refusing to 'manipulate' COVID-19 data
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – The scientist who created Florida's COVID-19 data portal wasn't just removed from her position ...May 19, 2020