Science News Briefs From All Over
A few brief reports about international science and technology from Liberia to Hawaii, including one on the discovery in Northern Ireland of soil bacteria that stop the growth of MRSA and other superbugs...
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Hurricane Maria Rain Amount Chances Are Boosted by Climate Change
The likelihood of an event like Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and of its massive precipitation, is fivefold higher in the climate of today than it would have been some 60 years ago
First Proven Malaria Vaccine Rolled Out in Africa—But Doubts Linger
The vaccine is up to 40 percent effective at preventing malaria in young children
Harder-Working Snakes Pack Stronger Venom
Snake venom toxicity depends on snake size, energy requirements and environmental dimensionality more than on prey size.
Why Women—and Men—Need Better Birth Control
The IUD is held up as the gold standard of contraception. That says a lot about the slothful pace of innovation
Genomic Surveillance Is a Key Weapon in the Fight against Malaria
It can flag drug-resistant pathogens long before patients show up in hospitals and clinics
This Is Your Brain on Cholesterol
Too much cholesterol can be bad for your heart. But could it be good for your brain? Nutrition Diva dives into the new research on the potential benefits of cholesterol
A Tree and Its People in a Warming Landscape
Conservation scientist Lauren Oakes discusses her book about Alaska ecology and sociology, In Search of the Canary Tree: The Story of a Scientist, a Cypress, and a Changing World...
4/20 Traffic Accidents Claim Curbed
A deeper data dive calls into question a 2018 study that found a spike in fatal traffic accidents apparently related to marijuana consumption on this date.
Pain Patients Get Relief from War on Opioids
U.S. agencies warn doctors not to abruptly cut off the medications for long-time users
Gluten-Free Restaurant Foods Are Often Mislabeled
One in three gluten-free dishes tested at restaurants contained gluten—especially GF pizzas and pastas. Christopher Intagliata reports.
How Do I Know If My Tap Water Is Safe?
Everyday Einstein explains what contaminates our water, how it gets there, and what we can do to test it
A Genetic Risk Score Tries to Predict Whether a Child Will Become Obese
A still-controversial test could be administered to toddlers to gauge their chances
What Is the Point of a Period?
Age-old taboos against menstruation have led to a lack of research on how women's cycles work, with serious consequences for their health
Liver Illness Strikes Latino Children Like a “Silent Tsunami”
Fatty liver disease, linked to gene interactions with a high-sugar diet, can cause cancer and organ failure
Fertile Ground: The Long-Neglected Science of Female Reproductive Health
When the discussion of reproductive health is dominated by the political will to control it, gaps in medical research get overshadowed
Inconceivable: The Science of Women’s Reproductive Health
What we don’t know, why we don’t know it, and where we go from here
How Can We Increase Trust in Vaccines?
A look at India’s experience could provide an answer
New Zealand Acts to Reduce Mass Shootings. Why Won't the U.S.?
“Freedom loving” National Rifle Association thwarts Americans’ desire for tougher gun controls
Zapping Lead Pipes with Electricity Could Make Them Safer for Drinking Water
A new technology can rapidly rebuild a protective coating on existing lead pipes, but some consider this approach impractical
