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Historical paintings can tell us how our food evolved
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RelativelyRisky points out the fine print in medical studies
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The summer slump happens in scientific publishing, too
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Coronavirus update: widespread diagnostic testing, bioRxiv, and two public health futures
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Worried about coronavirus? Try shaving
Read now →The CDC cautioned that certain facial hairstyles may interfere with respirators, though there's debate over the efficacy of masks