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How States Can Step Up for Science
In this segment, California governor Jerry Brown talks about how states can take the lead on issues like climate change and clean energy—with or without Washington, D.C.
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Federal Science Freedom, Cancer Death Rates, Snake Trackers
With federal scientific agencies facing restrictions on what they say and when, some scientists are planning to march on Washington.
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Is Your Smartphone Weighing Down Your Workout?
Talking and texting on your phone while walking on a treadmill can reduce your balance by 19 to 45 percent.
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Girls Lose Sight of Own ‘Brilliance’ at Young Age
Internalized stereotypes that can guide career choice manifest as young as age 6.
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Building an Immunity to Fake News
Researchers discover a psychological “vaccine” against misinformation.
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There’s an Algorithm to Fight Online Extremism
Silicon Valley has a way to curb terrorist messaging online. They just won’t use it.
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Scientific Simplicity by Design
The Paperfuge is a hand-powered paper centrifuge that costs less than one dollar to produce.
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How States Can Step Up for Science
In this segment, California governor Jerry Brown talks about how states can take the lead on issues like climate change and clean energy—with or without Washington, D.C.