Surprise virus tied to pediatric hepatitis cases
Two viruses plus a child’s genetic background may explain a recent surge in the United Kingdom
NSF grant decisions reflect systemic racism, study argues
Success rates for white scientists far exceed the NSF average, whereas Black and Asian researchers do worse
Ancient Europeans farmed dairy—but couldn’t digest milk
Giant study of ancient pottery and DNA challenges common evolutionary explanation for lactase persistence
A small marine isopod plays a role in fertilizing red seaweed, according to a new report that presents evidence of animal-mediated “pollination” in the marine environment. Read that study and more this week in Science: https://fcld.ly/fhhe8ba