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"Being a woman of color in these very rural places, I was feeling a lot of hypervigilance," says fisheries biologist Anna Le about the additional stressors faced by researchers from marginalized communities. undark.org/2025/04/17/opi…

Published: April 22, 2025 13:01

"Being a woman of color in these very rural places, I was feeling a lot of hypervigilance," says fisheries biologist Anna Le about the additional stressors faced by researchers from marginalized communities. https://t.co/E2QWzwDxG6— Undark Magazine…

Why are ape first words downplayed? Scientists feared anthropomorphism and focused more on grammar than single words. Female researchers also battled sexism, avoiding appearing "maternal" about their subjects. undark.org/2025/04/18/wil…

Published: April 19, 2025 20:30

Why are ape first words downplayed? Scientists feared anthropomorphism and focused more on grammar than single words. Female researchers also battled sexism, avoiding appearing "maternal" about their subjects. https://t.co/Gw51EM1rQu— Undark Magazine…

Traumatic fieldwork experiences can drive scientists away from their careers. Remote locations, isolation, and power imbalances heighten vulnerability during research expeditions. undark.org/2025/04/17/opi…

Published: April 19, 2025 17:01

Traumatic fieldwork experiences can drive scientists away from their careers. Remote locations, isolation, and power imbalances heighten vulnerability during research expeditions. https://t.co/E2QWzwDxG6— Undark Magazine (@undarkmag) April 19, 2025

Scientists have long studied great apes learning words, yet their first linguistic breakthroughs rarely receive the celebration human first words do. Washoe the chimp's first sign was a beckoning "come-gimme" gesture at age 1-2. 🔗: undark.org/2025/04/18/wil…

Published: April 18, 2025 15:08

Scientists have long studied great apes learning words, yet their first linguistic breakthroughs rarely receive the celebration human first words do. Washoe the chimp's first sign was a beckoning "come-gimme" gesture at age 1-2.🔗: https://t.co/Gw51EM1rQu…

The "empire model of science"—where researchers' status is tied to accumulating talent who produce on their behalf—"will become less lucrative" as funding dwindles, requiring a fundamental rethinking of scientific success. undark.org/2025/03/06/opi…

Published: April 18, 2025 13:01

The "empire model of science"—where researchers' status is tied to accumulating talent who produce on their behalf—"will become less lucrative" as funding dwindles, requiring a fundamental rethinking of scientific success. https://t.co/N2ApOZTQSn— Undark…

Opinion: Difficult conditions at remote field sites can put researchers under physical, mental, and emotional strain. undark.org/2025/04/17/opi…

Published: April 17, 2025 20:01

Opinion: Difficult conditions at remote field sites can put researchers under physical, mental, and emotional strain. https://t.co/E2QWzwDxG6— Undark Magazine (@undarkmag) April 17, 2025

For some patients, removing brain tissue can help treat OCD and other disorders. But ethical concerns remain, writes @friedaklotz.

Published: April 17, 2025 18:37

For some patients, removing brain tissue can help treat OCD and other disorders. But ethical concerns remain, writes @friedaklotz. https://t.co/T74AoXUiBy— Undark Magazine (@undarkmag) April 17, 2025

While studies have found that some health apps can help individuals manage their health, questions persist about their effectiveness and risks when deployed in the real world, as well as whether they are appropriately regulated.

Published: April 17, 2025 13:01

While studies have found that some health apps can help individuals manage their health, questions persist about their effectiveness and risks when deployed in the real world, as well as whether they are appropriately regulated. https://t.co/inGyKWSE2C—…

"When you patent scissors, you aren't stopping everyone else from using sharp edges." The complex path from Cow D's stomach bacteria to CRISPR technology shows why it's so difficult to assign value to genetic sequences in the digital age.

Published: April 16, 2025 13:01

"When you patent scissors, you aren't stopping everyone else from using sharp edges." The complex path from Cow D's stomach bacteria to CRISPR technology shows why it's so difficult to assign value to genetic sequences in the digital age.…

As universities respond to potential NIH cuts, many are implementing hiring freezes and restricting graduate student admissions. According to Newsweek, institutions nationwide could lose billions in research funding.

Published: April 15, 2025 13:01

As universities respond to potential NIH cuts, many are implementing hiring freezes and restricting graduate student admissions. According to Newsweek, institutions nationwide could lose billions in research funding. https://t.co/3vA6Eo2GmF— Undark…