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Tooth or consequences: Even during a pandemic avoiding the dentist can be bad for your oral health — Andrew J. Corsaro

More than one-quarter of U.S. adults live with untreated tooth decay, with nearly half of adults over 30 showing signs of gum disease.
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NASA’s search for life on Mars: a rocky road for its rovers, a long slog for scientists – and back on Earth, a battle of the budge — Amy J. Williams

Is or was there life on Mars? That profound question is so complex that it will not be fully answered...
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96.4% of Americans had COVID-19 antibodies in their blood by fall 2022 — Matt Hitchings and Derek Cummings

Antibodies to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, were present in the blood of 96.4% of Americans over the age of...
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Workers like it when their employers talk about diversity and inclusion — Rita Men

Many companies have made commitments toward diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in recent years, particularly since the murder of George Floyd sparked weeks...
A graphic of two mice representing one mouse's fear and another mouse's calmness towards gut bacteria.

Bacteria in your gut can improve your mood − new research in mice tries to zero in on the crucial strains — Andrea Merchak

Probiotics have been getting a lot of attention recently. These bacteria, which you can consume from fermented foods, yogurt or even...
Conservation science still rests on how animals can benefit humans

Conservation science still rests on how animals can benefit humans — Heather Alberro, Bron Taylor and Helen Kopnina

The accelerating loss of other species around the globe is so extensive that many experts now refer to it as...
Puerto Rico has a plan to recover from bankruptcy — but the deal won’t ease people’s daily struggles

Puerto Rico has a plan to recover from bankruptcy — but the deal won’t ease people’s daily struggles — Carlos A Suárez Carrasquillo

Puerto Rico’s bankruptcy problem is complicated — but the various ways the crisis hurts most Puerto Ricans is unmistakable.  Since...
Female business travelers pay less than their male colleagues because they tend to book earlie

Female business travelers pay less than their male colleagues because they tend to book earlier — Javier D. Donna

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Female employees consistently pay lower airfares than men...

Kratom: What science is discovering about the risks and benefits of a controversial herb — Christopher R. McCurdy

Kratom, a traditional Southeast Asian herbal medicine from the leaves of the tropical tree Mitragyna speciosa, has gained favor in the U.S. as a legal high over the past decade.
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Massive protests erupt again over disputed Venezuelan elections – but they look different this time — Rebecca Hanson and Verónica Zubillaga

Post-election protests are far from uncommon in Venezuela. In 2018, people took to the streets to contest President Nicolás Maduro’s reelection;...
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Foundations are using so many confusing words that few people can figure out what they’re doing — Aaron Zeiler and Ann Searight Christiano

The United States has the largest philanthropic sector in the world. Foundations and similar grantmakers have US$1.5 trillion in assets and disburse...
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Fewer bees and other pollinating insects lead to shrinking crops — Rachel Mallinger

Many plants, from crops to carnations, cannot bear fruit or reproduce without bees, beetles, butterflies and other insects to pollinate...
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