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The Gurgling, Growling History Of The Gut

In her new book, medical historian Dr. Elsa Richardson discusses the changing cultural and scientific understandings of the gut.

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November 15, 2024

Medical historian Dr. Elsa Richardson discusses the changing cultural and scientific understandings of the gut. Plus, a “one-of-a-kind” fossil helps fill a giant gap in scientists’ understanding of how bird brains evolved. And, walking pneumonia typically affects school-age kids, but the CDC reports a rise in cases in children aged 2-4.

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At COP29, The World’s Top Polluters Are No-Shows

Leaders from the top-polluting countries, like the US and China, aren’t showing up to the UN’s big climate conference in Azerbaijan.

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Managing Some Invasive Plants Might Reduce Blacklegged Ticks

Researchers are connecting two ecological problems in the Northeast in hopes of reducing the risk of tick-borne illnesses.

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Chef Jack Bishop Breaks Down ‘The Science of Good Cooking’

In an interview from 2012, Jack Bishop from America’s Test Kitchen explains how science can sharpen your cooking skills.

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