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Science News’ coverage of the Apollo program stayed focused on the science but also framed the moon missions in the broader social and political context of the era.
By Christopher Crockett | 6:00am, July 16, 2019
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By Carolyn Gramling | 6:00am, May 08, 2019
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Medical student evaluations appear riddled with racial and gender biases
By Bethany Brookshire | 7:00am, May 06, 2019
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A science-themed escape room gives the brain a workout
By Emily Conover | 12:40pm, April 29, 2019
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Transparency Project | Science & Society
How we reported on the challenges of using ancestry tests to solve crimes
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Transparency Project | Science & Society
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By Carolyn Gramling | 12:24pm, April 26, 2019
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Transparency Project | Science & Society
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By Diana Steele | 9:00am, April 26, 2019
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Medicaid expansion may help shrink health gaps between black and white babies
By Sujata Gupta | 11:05am, April 23, 2019
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