HealthNovember 20, 2020
Doing the Touchy Math on Who Should Get a COVID Vaccine First
Mathematicians model pandemic scenarios by plugging thorny ethical and logistical issues into calculations
Stories by Jill Neimark
Jill Neimark is a writer based in Atlanta, Georgia, whose work has been featured in Discover, Scientific American, Science, Nautilus, Aeon, NPR, Quartz, Psychology Today, and The New York Times. Her latest book is "The Hugging Tree" (Magination Press).
The SciencesFebruary 4, 2015
Quick DNA Scans Could Ensure Food Is Safe to Eat
Foodborne illnesses and food fraud are common, but rapid DNA sequencing can reveal hidden dangers
EvolutionNovember 17, 2014
Symmetrical Knees Predict Sprinting Speed
New research not only shows the predictive power of symmetry for athletic achievement but is a marker for overall genetic advantage