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“Flesh Eating” Bacteria May Be Spreading to Beaches Once Thought Off-Limits
The bacteria, which normally live in warmer waters, have caused infections in waters near Delaware and New Jersey
Stop Using Phony Science to Justify Transphobia
Actual research shows that sex is anything but binary
Putting Advanced Lung-Cancer Care Right Next Door
The Centers of Excellence (COE) Program from the GO2 Foundation for Lung Cancer is helping community hospitals provide world-class care.
Authenticity under Fire
Researchers are calling into question authenticity as a scientifically viable concept
Better Memory through Electrical Brain Ripples
A study in mice shows improved cognitive performance when these bursting signals move around memory circuits
Scientific Research Shouldn’t Sit behind a Paywall
The public pays taxes to support research; they should be able to access the results
SPECIAL REPORT
How Plastic Became a Plague
Plastic pollution, including tiny bits known as microplastic, permeate the environment, posing a threat to human and planetary health
EDITOR’S PICKS
Visualizing Science: Illustration and Beyond
Where does the illustrator end and the infographer begin? How does data visualization fit in? And what does science have to say about the design decisions we make?
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New Model Re-creates Apollo 11 Mission in 3-D
Modern satellite imagery and three-dimensional modeling create a multimedia view of how Apollo 11 played out on the lunar surface
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