Category: Technology & Science
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An American Horror Story: The AHCA and Anencephaly
Among the other problems with the American Health Care Act bill is its failure to deal with many prenatal problems. Dr. Ricki Lewis illustrates.
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The Wall Jumper: Unpaywall
Jon Tennant opines on the newest way to get science writing out of its prison and into the hands of readers.
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The WIPO Broadcasting Treaty Would be a Body Blow for Online Video
The World Intellectual Property Organization is seeking a treaty to redefine broadcast rights, leaving online video hanging out to dry. EFF’s Jeremy Malcolm goes to Geneva to talk sense.
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After the March for Science, What Now?
Renewing engagement with science in a time of extreme politicking may be difficult, but it is the only way forward. Yoo Jung Kim writes.
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Print Your Own Body Parts
Advances in 3D printing may help patients who need prosthetics. It could even transform mobility for millions around the world. Ian Birrell writes.
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The A to Z of Amazon
Stacy Lawson probes The World According to Amazon in this alphabetical array.
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“More Complex Than Previously Thought”
Andrew Farke reminds us that doubt can be fun, especially if you’re a scientist.
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What Does It Mean to Be Human?
Gaia Vince discovers that analyzing the genetics of ancient humans means changing ideas about our evolution.
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Setting the Record Straight: What the Congressional Review Act Means for Your Privacy
How is your online privacy at risk under the new administration? Dallas Harris recounts the latest threat: calling all your browsing “non-sensitive.”
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Civic Tech or Civic Business? Digital technology will not help democracy without adopting its foundations
From Regards Citoyens, a look into how “civic tech” needs to be connected with actual civics if it is to be anything but a ploy.