science
The Science of Using Yoga to Heal from Trauma
I was skeptical that yoga would help me deal with past trauma. But what I learned changed my life.
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Here’s a Radical Idea: Easy In-Home STD Tests
You'll be able to screen for cervical cancer and STDs without having to go to a doctor.
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Designing a Tampon That Can Test for Cervical Cancer
The “smart tampon” would test your blood flow for signs of cancer and other conditions.
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In "Hidden Figures," NASA's African American Mathematicians Will Land On the Big Screen
Based on the lives of real women, the upcoming movie stars Janelle Monae, Taraji P. Henson, and Octavia Spencer
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Bioliteracy Sounds Awesome, But It Needs To Be Inclusive, Too.
Public hackerspaces dedicated to DIY science are trying to make high-tech tools accessible to all.
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Laws Restricting Abortion Access Don't Improve Health—They Hurt, Say Doctors
The Supreme Court hears from opponents of a controversial Texas law.
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Popaganda Episode: Space Explorers
The modern exploration of space is often seen as macho endeavor. In films, TV, and often in our history books, the astronauts who head into space are the manliest of manly men. It doesn’t matter whether the stories are fictional or based on real-life, many of our pop culture space sagas... Read more »
Oh Joy Sex Toy: Genitalia 101
In her sex-positive comic strip, Erika Moen explains the basics of human anatomy.
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Geeking Out: Four writers on nerding while Black
From Scooby-Doo’s Velma to Willow on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, nerd girls have always been white by default.
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Let's Talk About Sex and Depression
Many people who take medication for depression experience sexual side effects. But since both mental health and sexuality are stigmatized topics, many patients are left feeling alone. People have plenty of reasons to not want to talk about their depression and its impact on their sexuality.
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