J&J vaccine to remain in limbo while officials seek evidence
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo for a while longer after government health advisers declared Wednesday that they need more evidence to decide...
Daily Archive: April 15, 2021
Donald Trump is building a shadow Republican Party
On Monday, a cohort of former Trump administration officials launched the America First Policy Institute, a think tank organization aimed at promoting “liberty, free enterprise, national...
What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and will I need one?
What is a COVID-19 vaccine passport, and will I need one?
Study strengthens links between red meat and heart disease
An observational study in nearly 20,000 individuals has found that greater intake of red and processed meat is associated with worse heart function. The research is...
Self-assembling nanofibers prevent damage from inflammation
Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a self-assembling nanomaterial that can help limit damage caused by inflammatory diseases by activating key cells in the immune...
Cryo-robots could help prevent catastrophic losses of IVF eggs and embryos
In vitro fertilization (IVF) has transformed millions of people’s lives by helping them to have children. But leaving frozen eggs and embryos in the care of...
The Trial of the Chicago 7 and the Oeuvre of Aaron Sorkin: An Assessment by Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast (#89)
https://podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/partiallyexaminedlife/PMP_89_4-4-21.mp3 In lieu of an Oscars episode, the Pretty Much Pop podcast this week considers one of the nominated films, The Trial of the Chicago 7,...
Why Biden made the announcement in this particular room
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins explains why President Biden’s decision to announce the withdrawal of US troops in Afghanistan from the White House Treaty Room may have been...
Nepal’s rhino population grows to highest in decades as pandemic pauses tourism
Nepal’s population of one-horned rhinos has increased to its highest number in more than 20 years, partly owing to a pause in tourism due to the...
Body of LSU student found in Mississippi River
The body of missing Louisiana State University student Kori Gauthier has been recovered, according to a joint press release from Baton Rouge Police and LSU Police.
