Hr2: Cancer Microbiome, World Microbiome, Math in the Courtroom
Researchers found that patients who responded well to immunotherapy had a more diverse mix of gut bacteria. And Supreme Court justices appear befuddled by math in gerrymandering case.
Hr1: Freelance Science, Thinking Critcally, Space Rock, Cone Snails
Sue Desmond-Hellmann, CEO of the Gates Foundation, says scientists and science journalists can do more to help the public think critically about scientific news. Plus, astronomers detect the first object to travel from another galaxy into our own based on its orbit and speed.
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A Newfound Orangutan, Dark Matter Questions, And A Hole In A Pyramid
Researchers have identified and described a third distinct species of orangutan living in the islands of Indonesia.
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When Science Takes The Freelance Route
An expert weighs the pros and cons of working in science in the gig economy.
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A Space Rock Makes An Interstellar Visit
Astronomers detect the first object to travel from a far-off star system into our own based on its orbit and speed.
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Killer Cone Snails…For Your Health?
Inside these gorgeous shells are deadly hunters—and their venom could save your life.
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How The Microbiome Can Affect Cancer Treatments
Researchers found that patients who responded well to immunotherapy had a more diverse mix of gut bacteria.
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Today, Cataloguing The Human Microbiome. Tomorrow, The World’s
What can the microbiome of Komodo dragons and coral reefs tell us about microbial life on Earth?
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Does Math Have A Place In The Courtroom?
Supreme Court justices appear befuddled by math in gerrymandering case.
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Defending Science In A ‘Post-Truth’ Era
Sue Desmond-Hellmann, CEO of the Gates Foundation, says scientists and science journalists can do more to help the public think critically about scientific news.