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Students With Autism Excel in Working With Data, Helping Scientists
ryan karsner
A new Bay Area job-training program is pioneering ways to turn what some employers might view as disabilities into strengths.
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California, Trump Administration Clash Over Sale of Public Lands
jeff sessions
The Trump Administration is suing California over a legislative hurdle that effectively prevents the federal government from selling public land to large oil and gas companies.
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Scientists Push Plan To Change How Researchers Define Alzheimer's
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An international coalition of brain researchers is suggesting a new way of looking at Alzheimer's. But they say the new approach is intended only for research studies, and isn't yet ready for use by most doctors who treat Alzheimer's patients.
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10 Teams Advance in International Carbon Dioxide Competition
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A $20 million international competition to make profitable products from a gas that otherwise would contribute to global warming has entered its final stretch.
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For Chronic Pain, A Change In Habits Can Beat Opioids For Relief
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Roughly a third of Americans live with chronic pain, and many of them become dependent on opioids prescribed to treat it. But there's a growing consensus among pain specialists that a low-tech approach focused on lifestyle changes can be more effective.
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Deep Look Has Been Nominated for a Webby Award
Great news! Our digital video series, Deep Look, has been nominated in The Webby Awards' "Science & Education" category. Cast your vote today!
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March for Science Bay Area on April 14!
Join the March for Science San Francisco, March for Science Silicon Valley and the Oakland Coalition for Science on Saturday, April 14, 11am-3pm at the Lake Merritt Amphitheater in Oakland for a celebration of science. This is a family-friendly event with a rally, special speakers, music, information booths, interactive demonstrations, food trucks and children's engagement activities.
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