All the plastic from food deliveries and online shopping is piling up. But as a group of experts point out,
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Category: Science
A Grad Student Solved the Epic Conway Knot Problem—in a Week
Lisa Piccirillo encountered the more than 50-year-old question by chance at a conference. Her solution relies on a classical tool
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It’s not about money – why academic scientists engage in commercial activities
For scientists, engaging in commercial activities such as patenting and starting new ventures can be much more lucrative than relying
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Biotech Startup Aims to Make Use of Humanity’s Genetic Outliers
Variant Bio is hunting for rare DNA that its researchers hope to turn into drugs and therapies, including some Covid-relevant
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As The Coronavirus Tore Through Seattle, These Sex Workers Built A Hand Sanitizer Factory
On the streets, hand sanitizer is as important as condoms. So two sex workers and a vape-juice entrepreneur hatched a
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Here’s What To Expect As SpaceX Launches Its First Human Crew To Space
On the afternoon of May 30th, SpaceX is slated to launch its very first passengers to space, potentially heralding a
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