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A Critical Arctic Organism Is Now Infested With Microplastics Apr 24, 2023

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The algae Melosira arctica is the foundation of the food chain, and its contamination could have major consequences for ecosystems and the climate.

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The Supreme Court Has Delayed Its Abortion Pill Decision Apr 21, 2023

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The court has given itself a deadline extension until late Friday night to decide whether mifepristone should remain legal.

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The Search for Long Covid Treatments Takes a Promising Turn Apr 20, 2023

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Scientists believe lasting symptoms following a coronavirus infection are not a single disorder. So new clinical trials are hunting for a range of solutions.

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The Biggest Microbiome Study Sheds New Light on Shared Health Risks Apr 19, 2023

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The most comprehensive survey of how we share our microbiomes suggests a new way of thinking about diseases that aren’t usually considered contagious.

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A ‘Morning-After Pill’ for Sexually Transmitted Infections Is Almost Here Apr 18, 2023

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The single-dose antibiotic regimen dramatically reduces transmission of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. But it doesn’t have the CDC’s blessing yet.

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Diseases Didn’t Just Shape History, They Control the Future Apr 17, 2023

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A new book explores the far-reaching impact of germs and viruses on human society.

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The Abortion Pill Legal Standoff Endangers Access to All Drugs Apr 14, 2023

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A Fifth Circuit ruling that keeps mifepristone available, but curtails access to it, is the newest front in a battle over the FDA’s power to approve medications.

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The Massive ‘Batteries’ Hidden Beneath Your Feet Apr 13, 2023

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Aquifer thermal energy storage can use groundwater to heat and cool buildings—decarbonizing homes and businesses in the process.

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Genetically Modified Houseplants Are Coming to Clean Your Air Apr 12, 2023

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Neoplants says its pothos has superior purification properties—but you’ll still need a lot of them to get the job done.

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Stem Cell ‘Junk Yards’ Reveal a New Clue About Aging Apr 11, 2023

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New research shows that the cells’ garbage-clearing function deteriorates with age—and opens the door to reversing the process.

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