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Dr. Enrico Fermi was the leader of the group of scientists who succeeded in initiating the first man-made nuclear chain reaction.

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What Would Enrico Fermi Think Of Science Today?

12:15pm December 05, 2017

by David N. Schwartz

More than 60 years after the physicist won the Nobel Prize, author David N. Schwartz considers how Fermi would react to today's science of black holes, genetic engineering and climate change.

The first drugs designed to prevent migraines have been found safe and effective in studies, but aren't yet approved by the FDA.

New Drugs Could Prevent Migraine Headaches For Some People

12:35pm December 04, 2017

by Jon Hamilton

The first drugs designed specifically to prevent migraines have been found safe and effective in studies, but aren't yet FDA approved. Both drugs work by tweaking a brain system involved in pain.

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Interior of St. Vitus Cathedral, Prague, Czech Republic.

Can Celebrity Scientists Change The Way People Think About Science And Religion?

11:44am December 04, 2017

by Tania Lombrozo

Do people like Richard Dawkins and Francis Collins impact public opinion on how science and religion relate? Tania Lombrozo considers a study on the influence of big-name scientists on the debate.

Researchers point to a number of causes for dwindling farmworkers: tighter border controls; higher prices charged by smugglers; well-paying construction jobs and a growing middle-class in Mexico that doesn't want to pick vegetables for Americans.

Health Risks To Farmworkers Increase As Workforce Ages

5:13pm December 01, 2017

by Sarah Varney

As the number of immigrants available for farm work has dwindled in California, many who are left are older, and suffer from health problems related to decades of difficult labor.

Grad students are the heart of America's science future, says professor Adam Frank.

A Tax That Would Hurt Science's Most Valuable — And Vulnerable

10:41am December 01, 2017

by Adam Frank

Grad students are the engines of America's scientific and technological prowess — with an amazing return on investment, says professor Adam Frank.

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How Birth Order Relates To Job Success

5:04am December 01, 2017

by Shankar Vedantam

New social science research explores the relationship between who becomes a CEO and family birth order. First-born sons are far more likely to be represented among the ranks of CEOs.

Chalfonte LeNee Queen of San Diego grappled with violent vomiting episodes for 17 years until she found out her illness was related to her marijuana use.

Rare And Mysterious Vomiting Illness Linked To Heavy Marijuana Use

10:49pm November 30, 2017

by Pauline Bartolone

For a small percentage of people who smoke marijuana, long term use can make them sick with violent vomiting. California doctors worry they'll see more cases when pot is fully legalized in January.

A coalition of mental health advocacy groups is calling on federal regulators, state agencies and employers to conduct random audits of insurers to make sure they are in compliance with the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008.

Health Insurers Are Still Skimping On Mental Health Coverage

12:09pm November 30, 2017

by Jenny Gold

Behavioral care is four times more likely to be out-of-network than medical or surgical care, a nationwide study shows. That can make treatment unaffordable even for people who have health insurance.

This image on a panel along the Archaeological Nature Trail in the 'Opunohu Valley on the island Mo'orea shows a taro farmer at work.

A Cultural Project In Polynesia Has The Power To Teach Us All

11:55am November 30, 2017

by Barbara J. King

Polynesia was colonized by the French and, even today, Polynesians are taught more about French history than their own. A new archaeological project aims to help change that, says Barbara J. King.

A woman farmer makes hay bales in Kashmir, India. In India, women comprise about a third of the agricultural labor in developing countries.

Working Moms Have Been A 'Thing' Since Ancient History

10:36am November 30, 2017

by Michaeleen Doucleff

Who ruled early farming? Women! Studies of ancient bones show that women's physical labor was crucial to driving the agricultural revolution in Europe.

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