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A perfect boiled egg in 32 minutes? Don’t let science ruin the joyful imperfection of home cooking | Alicia Kennedy
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WATCH: Thieves begin targeting eggs
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A Sweeping Ban on D.E.I. Language Roils the Sciences
President Trump’s executive order is altering scientific exploration across a broad swath of fields, even beyond government agencies, researchers say.The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
National Science Foundation fires 168 probationary employees
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National Science Foundation cuts 10 percent of staff
Nearly 170 employees at the National Science Foundation (NSF) who were still on probation were fired by the Trump administration on Tuesday, union officials told The Hill. The cuts at the agency ...The Hill - 1h -
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This New Algorithm for Sorting Books or Files Is Close to Perfection
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Ian McEwan's next novel, 'What We Can Know,' is science fiction 'without the science'
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USA vs. Canada hockey rivalry boils over with 3 fights in first 9 seconds
It took only two seconds for Matthew Tkachuk and Brandon Hagel to come to blows, with two more fights soon afterwards.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers to part ways, according to reports
Quarterback failed to end team’s long playoff drought Unclear whether 41-year-old will continue NFL career Aaron Rodgers ’ brief and unsuccessful career with the New York Jets appears to be ...The Guardian - Feb. 9 -
3 Secrets to Duolingo’s Success, According to Its Newly Published Company Handbook
The company has grown its following thanks to its “unhinged” marketing gimmicks—but that’s not its only strategy.Inc. - 6d -
What to know about bird flu in 2025, according to a public health expert
A public health expert breaks down the latest on what to know about bird flu.CBS News - 5d -
6 green flags to look for in a partner, according to relationship experts
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Bird flu outbreak has Americans desperate for eggs
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Donald Trump’s Chicken-and-Egg Inflation Problem
A surge in egg prices underscores how persistent inflation is spooking the markets and could check the president’s boldest economic policies.The New York Times - 5d -
When science itself comes under attack, we all suffer
Anyone who rejects the benefits of science and the scientific method should toss away their smartphone, stop using the internet and social media, never travel on an airplane, and ignore medical ...The Hill - 6d -
Behind R.F.K. Jr.’s Vow to ‘Follow the Science’ on Vaccines
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65 Best Podcasts (2025): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction
Get your fix of tech, true crime, pop culture, or comedy with these audio adventures.Wired - 4d -
Her Discovery Wasn’t Alien Life, but Science Has Never Been the Same
The internet erupted in controversy over Felisa Wolfe-Simon and colleagues’ claim of a microbe thriving on arsenic. Nearly 15 years later, she’s pursuing new research on the boundaries of life.The New York Times - 4d -
Want to Make a Great First Impression? Science Says Avoid the Novelty Penalty
New isn’t always better. Research shows people prefer familiar narratives, especially when they are easy to understand and relate to.Inc. - 1d -
Science under siege: Trump cuts threaten to undermine decades of research
Layoffs, funding freezes, and executive orders spark outcry among federal researchers and university partners, fearing that science itself is under siege.NBC News - 7h -
National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers as Federal Purge Continues
Firings at the NSF included permanent employees who had already completed their one-year probationary period, as well as at-will workers.Wired - 6h -
National Science Foundation Fires 168 Workers on Trump’s Order
The cuts at the foundation, which supports cutting-edge research, came as the nation’s health and science agencies were reeling from other significant cuts.The New York Times - 1h -
Groundbreaking botanical discoveries on Captain Cook voyage were thanks to Indigenous people
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New Zealand raises ‘concern’ as Cook Islands prepares to sign China deal
Deputy PM says New Zealand hasn’t been adequately consulted on an agreement the Cook Islands leader is expected to sign in Beijing this week. A diplomatic row has erupted between two tight-knit ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Cook Islands’ ‘strategic’ deal with China angers New Zealand
Agreement with south Pacific archipelago deepens concerns about Beijing’s influence in regionFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
New Zealand concerns rise as Cook Islands plans to sign agreement with China
Concerns are mounting in New Zealand as the Cook Islands’ prime minister travels to China to sign agreements without properly consulting with New Zealand, despite the two nations’ constitutional ties.NBC News - Feb. 10
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