Published inThe Riff5 Songs That Prove Today’s Music Doesn’t Suck, Volume 2Totally awesome music from the 21st century for those born in the 20th century5d ago15d ago1
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My Letter to Elon Musk: Here’s What Scientists have been Working on Last WeekMusk demanded a letter from federal employees describing what they’ve achieved. Read it and weep.Feb 241Feb 241
Published inRead or Die — HQMaking Sex Lethal for Insects Could Control Pests That Carry Disease and Harm CropsScientists are genetically modifying male insects to inject venom into their partners during matingFeb 218Feb 218
Published inMicrobial InstinctsHow does raw water compare to tap water? A microbiologist explains why the risks outweigh the…An expert explains what you need to know about the “raw water” trendJan 2722Jan 2722
Better Insect Control Using Sex as a WeaponScientists genetically engineer male insects to make deadly semenJan 12Jan 12
Published inRead or Die — HQHow Jimmy Carter Saved Millions of LivesThe former President’s greatest achievement involves conquering a parasiteJan 1Jan 1
Published inRead or Die — HQA Common Parasite Could One Day Deliver Drugs To The BrainHow scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friendAug 7, 20245Aug 7, 20245
Published inRead or Die — HQToxoplasma is a common parasite that causes birth defects — but the US doesn’t screen for it…Imagine the shock of your baby being born with a swollen brain, blindness and debilitating seizures. Now imagine learning that these…Jul 10, 20245Jul 10, 20245