Health and Science
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Chocolate is the latest climate change victim, but scientists may have solutions
Under the radar Making the sweet treat sustainable
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why the Y chromosome is vanishing and what this means for the future
The Explainer A new sex gene could be on the evolution pipeline
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Jay Bhattacharya: another Covid-19 critic goes to Washington
In the Spotlight Trump picks a prominent pandemic skeptic to lead the National Institutes of Health
By David Faris Published
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8 recent scientific breakthroughs
In Depth From green energy to medical marvels
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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Bird flu one mutuation from human threat, study finds
Speed Read A Scripps Research Institute study found one genetic tweak of the virus could enable its spread among people
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Polycystic ovary syndrome: What it is, how it's treated and why it's often misunderstood
The Explainer PCOS affects millions, but there is still no cure outside of treating symptoms separately
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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'This quasi-coup attempt has baffled most experts'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The great departure: Texas OB-GYNs are leaving the state
Under the radar The state is suffering an exodus of health care professionals, creating more maternity care deserts
By Theara Coleman, The Week US Published
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The pros and cons of virtual reality
Pros and cons The digital world is expanding, for better and for worse
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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'The Hum': the real-life noise behind The Listeners
In the Spotlight Can some of us also hear the disturbing sound that plagues characters in the hit TV show – and where is it coming from?
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Dark energy data suggest Einstein was right (luckily)
Speed Read Albert Einstein's 1915 theory of general relativity has been proven correct, according to data collected by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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5 of the scariest spiders in existence
The Explainer These creepy crawlers can be deadly
By Devika Rao, The Week US Last updated
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How NASA is planning to get humans to Mars
In Depth The upcoming Artemis II mission is the first step in a long mission
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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'Being more nuanced will not be easy for public health agencies'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
Instant Opinion