SCIENCE
Let’s talk about (genetic) sex
“In Urdu, the only language she knew, all things, not just living things but all things—carpets, clothes, books, pens, musical instruments—had a gender. Everything was masculine or feminine, man or woman. Everything except her baby. Yes of course she knew there was a word for those like him—Hijra. Two words ...
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Top ten of the 2010s in science
The most significant scientific discoveries of the past decade
Climate count-up #3: Food waste
Taking a look at Project Drawdown’s solutions to climate change
Climate count-up: #6 educating girls
Taking a look at Project Drawdown’s solutions to climate change
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Taking a look at Project Drawdown’s solutions to climate change
Microplastics, explained
A quick guide to the world of microplastics
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Taking a look at Project Drawdown’s solutions to climate change
When life gives you Lymes
How climate change is affecting Lyme disease incidence
Demo Day
A glimpse into the future of engineering and innovation How can we harness artificial intelligence to help doctors make more accurate diagnoses under stressful conditions? What if the success rate of dieting could be increased with the help of a smartphone app that offers its users personalized, science-based nutrition plans? Does group running have the ...