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Peter Hotez, The Daily Beast

Being a scientist was not exactly fun during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in America. But somehow, even as cases and deaths are way down in the United States, the attacks on us are worse than ever.

Jonathan Jarry, McGill OSS

The Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System or VAERS is being misused by anti-vaxxers to terrify the public. It's a shame because VAERS plays a vital role in detecting important but rare reactions caused by vaccines.

Freya India Ager, Areo

How is it that some people feel energised by the thought of fierce debate and keen to have their beliefs challenged and their minds potentially changed, while others appear unwilling to listen to even the most benign differences of opinion, even regarding the experience as violent or oppressive?

Ross Pomeroy, RCScience

The science-minded tend to love brain teasers, so as the RCS editor, I've been lucky to stumble upon a few of them over the years. I'd like to share five of my favorites. For some of you, they might be easy, for others, deceptively challenging, but all of them teach us something. And that's what really matters!

William Park, BBC Future

King Louis XIV of France was obsessed with fragrance. Cut flowers adorned every room in Versailles, furniture and fountains were sprayed with perfume and visitors were even doused before entering the palace. Whether it was because his personal hygiene was not up to the standards we might expect today, or he just enjoyed playing with scent, Louis understood that smell is...

Let the great shilling commence. 

Twitter announced Tuesday that select users can apply for early access to two new features that will empower them to charge other Twitter users for access to their precious — and presumably premium — content. Dubbed Super Follows and Ticketed Spaces, the programs aim to officially monetize the relationship between Twitter content creator and follower.  

In order to apply for Super Follows, first announced in February, a user must have at least 10,000... Читать дальше...

The ministry has issued an advisory to these states to take more focused and effective public health response measures

India and New Zealand will battle on for a sixth day in Southampton but a draw still looks likeliest.

Weekend Lineup: Stakes Racing Begins At Woodbine - Horse Racing News Paulick Report

"Cynthia hasn't added to a scene in years."

Bitcoin's brief drop below the symbolic price threshold of $30,000 on Tuesday has reignited talk of a crypto winter.

You can clear the Bluetooth cache on your iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet to fix issues with your Bluetooth connection.

A Black man has filed a lawsuit over what he alleges was an unprovoked beating by six L.A. County sheriff's deputies during a traffic stop last year.

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The Mississippi Aquarium plans to release seven endangered sea turtles this week, but other institutions in…

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Britons Heather Watson and Harriet Dart lose tight first-round matches at the Eastbourne International.

Matt Turner looks to help the New England Revolution extend their winning streak when the Eastern Conference leaders host the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night. Turner was voted the MLS Player of

Buccaneers rookie Cameron Kinley has been told he can’t play in the NFL until he serves his active duty commitment in the Navy, but he’s continuing to prepare for the possibility that that decision will be reversed. “I’m kind of living a double life where I’m preparing to be an NFL player still just in [more]

A Listly List - The big list of Quebec City acquisition marketing events, including; conferences, seminars, workshops, meetings, summits, festivals, expos, trade shows and much more. If there is any acquisition marketing event in Quebec City we have missed please add it. VOTE for your favorites, EMBED on your site and SHARE with your friends. - DigiMarCon Global Conference & Exhibition Series, Quebec City Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference (Quebec City, QC, Canada), DigiMarCon World Digital Marketing... Читать дальше...

BROOKLYN, N.Y. --- Mayoral candidate and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams had an emotional moment after casting his ballot on primary day Tuesday. The Democratic mayoral hopeful teared up as he reflected on the work that went into his primary campaign and the loss of his mother. “This is a New York story, man,” Adams [...]

Activity in Canada is anticipated to be significantly higher in the northern summer drilling season.

The New York Islanders played their worst game of the Barry Trotz era at the worst possible time Monday night. Beginning with Game 6 of the NHL semifinals against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Uniondale

Violent attacks and discriminatory laws have taken a toll on the mental health of trans people. Many wish there was as much attention on the well-being of those living with traumas as there is on those who have been killed.

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