by Lisa Jarvis A new study published last week in Science makes a compelling case that people with long COVID have a chronic imbalance in their immune […]
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Why pushing STEM majors is turning out to be a terrible investment
by John D. Skrentny Republicans and Democrats don’t seem to agree on much these days. But despite the gridlock in Congress, both political parties have for years […]
How a scientific ‘breakthrough’ fell apart
by Michael Hiltzik As scientific breakthroughs go, the one announced last March by a team from the University of Rochester was especially eye-opening. Led by physicist/engineer Ranga […]
Science could finally discover aliens. What does that mean?
by Adam Frank Are we alone? Is life around us a cosmic accident that only happened once on this lonely planet, making human beings the only technological […]
Dancing Corn science project
Are you looking for a fun little science experiment to do with your kiddos? Well, I have a super fun one that I have done with my […]
We’re retracting two papers from Stanford’s outgoing president
That’s part of how science should work by Holden Thorp As the movie “Oppenheimer” has shown to millions, scientists disagree, have fragile egos, experience office politics and […]
If you never got sick from COVID, you might want to thank your genes
by Lisa Jarvis Even as COVID has faded into the background for most of the public, our curiosity about the virus’s idiosyncrasies hasn’t waned. Why does one […]
Can we eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising
by Lisa Jarvis Imagine a future where far fewer women are diagnosed with breast cancer, and women with a family history of breast cancer don’t have to […]
Crazy for kombucha? Get yours from a neighborhood source
Human bodies need a healthy population of “good” microorganisms to maintain optimum wellness. These helpful microbes occur naturally in the body, and a well-balanced diet is typically […]
Can STEM school make space for arts?
On April 25, the Monongalia County Board of Education hopes to award a contract to build the highly anticipated new STEM school. The Renaissance Academy, as […]
