Science & Chill

Part culture blog for PhDs and part science blog for binge watchers, Science & Chill is a literalist’s guide to pop culture, bad behavior, and the weirdness of now.

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Food Industry
New report reveals the future of food is weirder than we thought
Inverse - Sophie Putka
In just four years, a little pest called the fall armyworm has worked its way steadily across more than 100 countries. While it may look like an …
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Health
Scientists reveal 4 reasons why we’re not ready to fight future diseases
Inverse - Katie MacBride
Last Friday, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) acknowledged what aerosol and respiratory infection experts have been saying for nearly a year: …
4 hours ago
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Aliens
How scientists will hunt for signs of alien civilizations
Inverse - Passant Rabie
Humanity’s search for life beyond Earth has in recent years moved beyond radio, and toward looking for bigger technological achievements, often …
6 hours ago
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Cell Biology
Scientists identify a new cancer risk in dogs — and it could save human lives
Inverse - Tara Yarlagadda
Cancer is a cruel disease that affects large swaths of the animal kingdom. Few creatures are spared — not even man’s best friend. But as it turns out, …
6 hours ago
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Genetics
Can love be genetic? Science explains what Netflix gets wrong
Inverse - Sofia Quaglia
What if you could find your one true love through advanced DNA matching technology? That’s the dream scenario researcher-turned-business mogul Rebecca …
6 hours ago
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Space Telescope
Images reveal NASA's massive space telescope take final steps toward launch
Inverse - John Wenz
After years of delays, NASA’s humongous successor to the Hubble Space Telescope may finally see first light. On Monday, the agency announced the James …
8 hours ago
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Bacteria
The wild story behind one man’s fight to prove there is life on Mars
Inverse - Claire Cameron
You may have never heard of Rhawn Joseph, but he wants you to know he has evidence of life existing on Mars — if only anyone would believe him. In a …
9 hours ago
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Language
Listen: Scientists have a new theory for origin of language
Inverse - Bryan Lawver
New research suggests the origins of languages may link back to "iconic vocalizations."
11 hours ago
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Mushrooms
Mushrooms on Mars: One man's quest to prove life on another planet
Inverse - Passant Rabie
Debarati Das knows how hard it is to find mushrooms on Earth, let alone on another planet. So when Das, NASA scientist and keen mushroom forager, …
14 hours ago
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Space
NASA's electric plane and more: Understand the world through 9 images
Inverse - Bryan Lawver
NASA's X-57 Maxwell electric plane continued tests this week, as OSIRIS-REx left the Bennu asteroid behind. Here are the week's biggest science …
14 hours ago
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Microbiome
What ancient feces can teach us about gut health
Inverse - Sophie Putka
Attempts to return to a more “natural” way of eating are on trend in the diet world. It’s a hazy concept defined by diets like paleo and keto. But …
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