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Why Are Female Athletes At A Higher Risk of ACL Injuries?
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To protect women and girls, athletic programs need to rethink strength training stereotypes. Experts weigh in on leveling the playing field.By SciFri
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How Roe v. Wade’s Overturn Will Affect Obstetrics
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Experts fear the recent news will be another barrier to effective obstetric training in many states.By SciFri
An exhibit at the Museum of the Moving Image shows how in the early 1900s, science education films were entertainment for a general audience.By SciFri
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Drought In Western Kansas Exacerbates Global Wheat Shortage
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After months of drought, this year’s paltry Kansas wheat harvest may drive global wheat prices up even more.By SciFri
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The Scientist Rebellion: “We’re Not Exaggerating” About The Climate Crisis
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After decades of being ignored, leading researchers are practicing civil disobedience to sound the alarm about the climate crisis.By SciFri
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Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Regulating Ability
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The 6-3 decision could affect world efforts to combat climate change.By SciFri
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The Best Science Books To Read This Summer, 2022 Edition
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From the last days of the dinosaurs, to an anatomical voyage of the vagina, our experts have your summer science reads covered.By SciFri
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Summer Science Books, Effect of Roe on Obstetric Care, Female Athletic Injuries. July 1, 2022, Part 2
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How Will Doctors Train For A Post-Roe World? It’s been one week since Roe v Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court. Many people are still wrapping their heads around what this overturn means for their states— and for their lives. For physicians and medical professionals, there’s another level of fear and concern about what practicing in a world w…
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SCOTUS Restricts EPA, Scientist Rebellion Protests, Kansas Wheat Problems, Early Science Films. July 1, 2022, Part 1
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Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Regulating Ability This week, in its final round of opinions for the term, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Congress had not explicitly given the Environmental Protection Agency the power to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from power plants under the terms of the Clean Air Act. “Capping carbon dioxide em…
The decision will have ripple effects on reproductive healthcare throughout the country.By SciFri
We explore the amazing sensory abilities of the animal world, from heat-seeking beetles to fish that speak electricity.By SciFri
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is often cited when it’s not applicable. Here’s what’s covered and what’s not.By SciFri
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“Research By Us And For Us”: How Medical Research Can Better Serve Trans Communities
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Although gender-affirming care is safe and effective, there is more to learn about how to best care for trans people over the course of their entire lives.By SciFri
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States Fail To Warn About Potential Lead Contamination In Hunted Meat
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Donated venison is an important source of protein for community programs, but many states fail to warn about potential lead contamination.By SciFri
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Museum Exhibit Celebrates Queerness In Science
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A new exhibit at the California Academy of Sciences highlights 23 LGBTQIA+ scientists and their efforts to make STEM a more inclusive place.By SciFri
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HIPAA Explained, Trans Research, Queer Scientists. June 24, 2022, Part 2
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What Does HIPAA Actually Do? HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is name dropped a lot, but frequently misunderstood. Many are surprised to find that the “P” stands for portability, not privacy. Misunderstandings about what’s protected under the law go way deeper than its name. The law outlines protections only for healt…
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Roe V. Wade Overturned, Animals’ Amazing Sensory Abilities. June 24, 2022, Part 1
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U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe V. Wade The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday to overturn Roe v Wade. While there have been rumblings that this decision was going to happen, it’s still a shock to many people in the U.S. In early May, a draft opinion was leaked that had circulated among the court justices, showing a majority of them were in support…
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The Rise Of Mammals And A Cephalopod Celebration. June 17, 2022, Part 2
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The Wild and Wonderful World of Mammals Mammals may be the most diverse group of vertebrates that have ever lived. (Don’t tell the mollusk enthusiasts over at Cephalopod Week.) Many people share their homes with another mammal as a pet, like a dog or cat. The largest creatures on earth are mammals: Ocean-dwelling blue whales are the biggest animals…
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FDA Approves COVID Vaccines For Kids Under 5
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What Happens To IVF If Roe V. Wade Is Overturned?
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Efforts to restrict abortion could have major repercussions for those seeking common IVF treatments.By SciFri
Author and paleontologist Steve Brusatte explains how mammals almost disappeared with the dinosaurs, but today reign supreme.By SciFri
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COVID Vaccines For Kids Under 5, IVF Status After Roe V. Wade. June 17, 2022, Part 1
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FDA Approves COVID Vaccines For Kids Under Five Parents of young kids may finally breathe a big sigh of relief. On Friday the FDA granted emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccines for kids under the age of five. The agency approved a two-dose regimen from biotech firm Moderna and three-dose regimen from Pfizer. Small children could begin ge…
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What Should You Do If Your Pup Ate A Mysterious Mushroom? Check Facebook.
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Over 200 international mycologists and botanists volunteer their time to help identify poisonous plants and mushrooms in a Facebook group.By SciFri
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Some Doctors Want To Change How Race Is Used In Medicine
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Race is often conflated with biology in medicine. A more nuanced approach is emerging: using culturally competent care in treatment.By SciFri
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The Northwest Salmon Hatchery System Is Crumbling
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Despite billions of federal subsidies, salmon survival is predicted to decline by 90% in the next four decades.By SciFri
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Are Invasive Jumping Worms Really Taking Over?
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This destructive earthworm may not harm your garden, but scientists are worried about its impacts on ecosystems.By SciFri
For Cephalopod Week, two researchers explain the newest science about the fancy tricks and ineffable weirdness of these animals.By SciFri
A new book explores the surprising roots of facial reconstruction surgery—the battlefields of World War I.By SciFri
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Race And Medicine, Salmon Recovery, Emergency Mushroom ID. June 10, 2022, Part 1
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Americans’ Knowledge Of Reproductive Health Is Limited As the nation awaits a momentous Supreme Court decision that could overturn or severely limit the 1973 Roe V. Wade opinion on abortion, a new poll released by the Kaiser Family Foundation found serious gaps in Americans’ understanding of certain scientific aspects of reproductive health. For in…
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Cephalopod Wonders, Jumping Worms, Early Plastic Surgery. June 10, 2022, Part 2
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Are Invasive Jumping Worms Taking Over? Most gardeners are thrilled when they find earthworms tunneling through their gardens. Normally, they’re a sign of rich soil, happy plants, and a bustling ecosystem. But one unwanted visitor is squirming its way into gardens and forests all across the country: the invasive jumping worm, known for its thrashin…
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How Recreational Weed Transformed A Small California Town
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Woodlake, CA has no stoplights, one fast-food restaurant, and seven cannabis businesses.By SciFri
A motherlode of RNA viruses collected from the ocean contains thousands of new species and vast genetic diversity.By SciFri
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Processing Postpartum With AI And Synthetic Breast Milk Art
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Using synthetic breast milk and a 3D-printed pig uterus, artist Ani Liu processes her postpartum period—and the people that helped her through it.By SciFri
A new book, “Been There, Done That: A Rousing History of Sex,” will make you question what you thought you knew about sex.By SciFri
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Why Mosquitoes Have An Annoyingly Amazing Sense Of Smell
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When scientists tried to mess with mosquitoes’ sense of smell, these pesky insects found another way to sniff out their next meal.By SciFri
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Could A Plastic Battery Help Stabilize The Electric Grid?
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A startup is trying to launch new battery technology that could help store renewable energy. But don’t expect one in your cell phone.By SciFri
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One Physician’s Crusade For Marijuana As Medicine
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Dr. Kogan is trying to inform doctors about cannabis’ potential as a medical treatment for illnesses ranging from cancer to Alzheimer’s.By SciFri
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The World According to Sound: Listening to WiFi
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Audio art that makes us consider the invisible streams of data that permeate our world.By SciFri
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Medical And Recreational Cannabis, Ocean Viruses, The Sound of Wi-Fi. June 3, 2022, Part 2
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20,000 Viruses Under The Sea: Mapping The Ocean’s Viral Ecosystem The ocean is the largest region of the planet and remains a source of newly discovered species. But what do you do with a treasure trove of new viruses? A research team wrote in Science last month about finding thousands of new RNA viruses, and five new taxonomic phyla, in water samp…
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History Of Sex, Plastic Battery, Mosquito Smell, Postpartum Art. June 3, 2022, Part 1
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Scientists Found The Biggest Known Plant On Earth This week, an underwater seagrass meadow claimed the title for the world’s largest plant. This organism sprawls across 77 square miles of shallow ocean and has survived 4,500 years. To accomplish this, it kept cloning itself and created identical offshoots to spread along the sand. The ocean has cha…