Tag: Science
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Does testosterone make men?
In probing whether there are basic sex differences in humans, a psychologist and a biologist agree to seriously disagree
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How to Travel to the Most Remote Office on Earth
Commuting to Concordia research station in Antarctica takes days—it’s more remote than the International Space Station. Here’s how to get there.
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Weed Regulation is Foundering. For Answers, Look to the Labs
Lots of legal marijuana is sold with inflated THC levels or unsafe contaminants. Can the oversight system be reformed?
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Amid Federal Cuts, a Massive Veteran DNA Project Is in Limbo
Scientists are worried about the future of the Million Veteran Program, which houses critical data for health research.
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How climate change threatens eye health
Cataracts, pink eye and other ocular disorders are linked to heat, air pollution and higher UV exposure
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How Can AI ID a Cat? An Illustrated Guide.
Neural networks power today’s AI boom. To understand them, all we need is a map, a cat and a few thousand dimensions.
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How Smell Guides Our Inner World
A better understanding of human smell is emerging as scientists interrogate its fundamental elements: the odor molecules that enter your nose and the individual neurons that translate them into perception in your brain.
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RNA Is the Cell’s Emergency Alert System
How does a cell know when it’s been damaged? A molecular alarm, set off by mutated RNA and colliding ribosomes, signals danger.
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The Future Of Health Data In The Age Of AI
Sensitive data about your health used to be relatively safe and anonymous. AI is making it much easier for that information to be used against you in opaque ways.