This is so beautiful. A photo series of people around the world reading.

Carl Zimmer on the tales told by glittering gems

BMJ investigation uncovers serious potential side effects of new diabetes drugs. Well done, Deborah Cohen.

This is how journalists should deal with anti-vaccine time-wasters—make it clear that they’re talking nonsense and then just let them hang themselves with their own words. Well played, Laura Helmuth.

On the increasing use of drones in science. No, not grad students. Flying drones.

“Consumers don’t know that taking megavitamins could increase their risk of cancer & shorten their lives” – Paul Offit.

“When they get quiet, you get to them and find out why.” Drowning Doesn’t Look Like Drowning

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