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The Most Interesting Biology Questions, Answered

Dr. Sam Westreich writes about biotech, Silicon Valley, and answers fascinating questions about science.

Sep 23, 2021

The Most Interesting Biology Questions, Answered

Sep 23, 2021

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Elon Musk’s ‘C-Section Babies’ Tweet: Truth, Misdirection, and Misogyny

It’s not outright wrong, but it’s misleading about evolution and intelligence.

5d ago

Elon Musk’s ‘C-Section Babies’ Tweet: Truth, Misdirection, and Misogyny

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The Shoddy Math on Unplugging Unused Appliances

Will you save hundreds? Or are these bad conclusions from an outdated study?

Jan 6

The Shoddy Math on Unplugging Unused Appliances

Jan 6

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Scientists Scored an Unprecedented Victory Against Murder Hornets

A rare win against an invasive species.

Jan 2

Scientists Scored an Unprecedented Victory Against Murder Hornets

Jan 2

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The Science Behind TikTok’s ‘Fart Walk’ Craze

Yes, an gassy after-dinner stroll really can improve your health

Dec 31, 2024

The Science Behind TikTok’s ‘Fart Walk’ Craze

Dec 31, 2024

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Plant-Based Meats (Probably) Won’t Give You Depression, Despite the Headlines

Another correlation, spun into conjecture

Dec 23, 2024

Plant-Based Meats (Probably) Won’t Give You Depression, Despite the Headlines

Dec 23, 2024

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Why Cell Phone ‘Radiation Blockers’ are Totally Bogus

Devices that block EMF waves have no scientific basis — but sellers will still take your money

Dec 17, 2024

Why Cell Phone ‘Radiation Blockers’ are Totally Bogus

Dec 17, 2024

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Science Has Thoughts on Playing Hard to Get

Wanting versus liking, and when to pull out the strategy on dates

Dec 12, 2024

Science Has Thoughts on Playing Hard to Get

Dec 12, 2024

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The Surprising, Unhealthy Filth of Shopping Carts

They can harbor more fecal bacteria than diaper changing tables

Nov 27, 2024

The Surprising, Unhealthy Filth of Shopping Carts

Nov 27, 2024

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The Science of Why Mug Brownies Suck

Baking is chemistry, and “microwave mug cakes” are a bad formula

Nov 25, 2024

The Science of Why Mug Brownies Suck

Nov 25, 2024

Sam Westreich, PhD

Sam Westreich, PhD

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PhD in genetics, bioinformatician, scientist at a Silicon Valley startup. Microbiome is the secret of biology that we’ve overlooked.

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