Friday, May 19, 2017

Kung Fu: Destruction is the Full Purpose of a Gun

The Airport Lawyers Who Stood Up to Trump Are Under Attack | The Nation

The Airport Lawyers Who Stood Up to Trump Are Under Attack | The Nation

CRISPR Pill May Be Key in Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance

CRISPR Pill May Be Key in Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance: Even since Alexander Fleming stumbled across penicillin—the first antibiotic drug—scientists knew our fight with evolution was on. Most antibiotics work by blocking biological processes that allow bacteria to thrive and multiply. With prolonged, low-dosage use, however, antibiotics become a source of pressure that forces bacteria to evolve—and because these microorganisms are extremely adept at swapping …

Tuesday, May 16, 2017