Darwin Day and the Science of Science Denial
Why Charles Darwin is the perfect figure for an international celebration of science.
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Genes Are Us
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Why I Don’t Care About Open Access to Research—and Why You Should
Open access to research papers doesn't mean much to researchers, but the government hopes it'll serve a greater good.
The FDA Is Not Anti-Genetics
Despite the recent crackdown on 23andMe, the FDA is engaging with fast-moving biotechnology advances. However, there's still much work to be done.
Why the HIV Vaccine Is Not a Pipe Dream
Despite 30 years of failure on an evolving viral puzzle, there's reason to believe we'll one day live in a world without HIV.
Racism Might Hurt Your Cells
A new study suggests a link between discrimination and the heath of cells.
Our Search for Martian Life Is Really a Search for Our Place in the Universe
We know what life looks like on Earth, but will we know it when we see it somewhere else?
How Language Helps Us Understand Music Without Words
Without harmony, our brains don't know what to hear.