Kids’ Vaccine Exemptions Tick Upward
Vaccine exemptions are slowly rising in the US, and researchers compare kids’ vaccination rates before and after the start of COVID-19.
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Structural Sexism and Memory Decline in Women
Structural sexism is linked to women’s higher rates of Alzheimer’s, among other negative health outcomes identified in recent study.
“Flu Finders” Teaches What to Do When Sick
Using the influenza virus, Flu Finders explains and reinforces the lessons many young readers were taught about what to do when you get sick.
Touchscreen Tech Can Sense Tainted Water
The touchscreen on your smartphone now has a new use that can save lives: It can detect toxic elements in a water supply.
Is Depression In Our Genes?
Scientists suspect there is a biological basis for depression–it may even be coded for in our DNA. is depression in our genes?
Sound Around Town Uses Data to Combat Noise Pollution
By Bradley Allf At the start of World War I, thousands of soldiers were coming down with a baffling condition:…
Walk While You Work: Do treadmill desks help?
Treadmill desks help sedentary office workers get out of their chairs and get moving, but researchers at Oregon State University…