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What To Know About Period Products And PFAS
Although period underwear products are marketed as safe and sustainable, some may still contain “forever chemicals” — here’s what you need to know about PFAS and health risks.
経口中絶薬のパブコメ開始。どんな薬？使い方は？「時代遅れな中絶法」に代わる選択肢となるか
薬を飲むことで人工妊娠中絶ができる「経口中絶薬」について、2月1日からパブリックコメントの募集が始まった。
“時代遅れな中絶法” 以外の選択肢となるか。国内初の経口中絶薬「承認して差し支えない」 厚労省の専門部会が了承
薬を飲むことで人工妊娠中絶ができる「経口中絶薬」について、厚生労働省の専門部会は1月27日、国内での製造販売を「承認して差し支えない」との見解を示した。
The NASA Mars Lander InSight Has Died And People Have A Lot Of Feelings About It
“I’m not crying about a robot, you’re crying about a robot.”
Meet The YouTuber Everyday Astronaut, Who's Actually Going To The Moon Next Year
“It’s insane to think about going 240,000 miles away from home,” the 37-year-old said.
Steven Spielberg Would Like To Apologize For Making Everyone Hate Sharks
The Oscar-winning director thinks the big fish might have a vendetta against him.
【動画】HPVワクチンって痛い？お金かかる？ 期間限定の「キャッチアップ接種」に行ってきた
「キャッチアップ接種」とは、HPVワクチンを無料でうてる小6から高1までにうてなかった女性が、対象年齢を超えていても無料でうてる制度。高校3年生のコモモさんが実際に行ってきました！
【動画】「熱量が大事」「最初びっくりするかもw」ワクチン反対の親をどう説得する？ 大学生2人の意見が参考になる
HPVワクチンをうちたいけど、親が反対してる…。そんな時、あなただったらどんな風に説得しますか？ 大学生2人の意見を聞いてみました。
【動画】ワクチン痛かった？具合悪くなった？ 大学生2人に聞いたら「マジで人それぞれ」
子宮頸がんなどの病気を防ぐ「HPVワクチン」。うつ時は痛かった？そのあと、具合が悪くなったりした？すでに接種済みの大学生2人に、それぞれの経験を聞きました。
【動画】子宮頸がんを防ぐワクチン、何歳でうった？大学生の体験談が「なるほど」でした
子宮頸がんなどを防ぐHPVワクチン。何歳のときにうちましたか？どうしてそのタイミングで？現役大学生2人に聞きました。
医療記者、新型コロナに感染する 当事者になってショックを受けた自分の感情
普段、医療担当として新型コロナウイルスの感染対策について発信している記者が、初めて陽性に。 自分が当事者となって抱いた感情に大きなショックも受けました。医療記者のコロナ体験記をお伝えします。
HPV ワクチン、男子もうたなくていいの？
HPVワクチンは、子宮頸がんなどの原因となるウイルスへの感染を予防します。このウイルスは性行為でうつし合いますが、男性はうたなくていいのでしょうか？サッコ先生に聞いてみましょう。
HPVワクチン、反対する親をどう説得したらいい？
自分はHPVワクチンをうちたいのに、親が猛烈に反対します。どうやって説得したらいいのでしょう。サッコ先生に聞いてみましょう。
【動画】検診を受けていたらワクチンは必要ない？ 産婦人科医に聞いてみたところ…
子宮頸がん検診を受けていたら、HPVワクチンをうつ必要はないのでしょうか？産婦人科医のサッコ先生に聞きました。
【動画】ニュースでよく見るワクチン、危なくないんですか…？ 医師に質問してみた結果
ニュースでよく報道されている「HPVワクチン」って、危なくないんですか…？産婦人科医のサッコ先生に聞いてみました。
【動画】日本では年間2900人が死亡…「マザーキラー」と呼ばれる病気とは？
子育て世代の女性に多いため、「マザーキラー」と呼ばれることもある子宮頸がん。子宮頸がんはどうやって起こる？どんな年代がかかりやすい？予防方法は？産婦人科医のサッコ先生に聞きました。
【動画】男性もかかる？命に関わる可能性も…？「HPVワクチン」で防げる7つの病気
子宮頸がんを防ぐことでよく知られるHPVワクチン。他にもどんな病気の予防につながるかご存じですか？中には男性がかかる病気や、性感染症も。産婦人科医のサッコ先生に聞きました。
If You Need Peace In Your Life, This Soothing Quiz Will Tell You Which Nanoparticle You Are
It's time to find out which tiny technological marvel you are.
Let's Test Your Science Knowledge And See If You Can Pass This High School Exam
I was boron ready to pass this quiz.
「不平等をどう解消するか議論しないといけないのに…」 緊急避妊薬を薬局で。薬剤師が見る検討会の問題点
緊急避妊薬（アフターピル）の市販薬化（OTC化）をめぐる、厚生労働省の検討会が9月30日に開催される。これまでの会議で議論されてきた論点を、販売を担うことになる薬剤師側はどう捉えているのか。検討会委員を務める日本薬剤師会の岩月進・常務理事に聞いた。
The Best Science Fiction And Fantasy Coming Out This Fall
Check out these excellent new science fiction and fantasy books, from sentient octopuses to Chinese classics retold.
85 Science Jokes That Will Make You Laugh And Then Say, "Hmmmmm"
Some of these jokes are a bit experimental.
【動画】タンポンの使い方って意外と知らない？！ 20秒で説明します
タンポンの使い方、知っていますか？入れ方から捨て方まで、20秒で説明します。
26 Science Fiction And Fantasy Novels By Trans And Nonbinary Authors
Celebrate Pride Month by reading these fantasy and science fiction novels by trans and nonbinary authors.
20 Amazing New Science Fiction And Fantasy Beach Reads
Hit that preorder button!
The First Image Of The Black Hole At The Center Of Our Galaxy Has Been Unveiled
The "gentle giant" at the heart of the Milky Way is a black hole 4 million times the mass of the sun.
Drug Overdoses Killed More Than 107,000 People In The US In 2021, Marking A New, Tragic, Record
“The pandemic has just poured fuel on the fire of the overdose epidemic,” one expert said.
Biden Is Going Big On COVID Pills For Pharmacies Nationwide
Paxlovid pills are now widely offered at pharmacies through Biden's "test to treat" plan, as COVID cases are beginning to mount again in the US.
Here’s How Homelessness And Politics Meet Amid An HIV Outbreak In One US City
“We are the capital of pain.”
EPA Employees Want To Put Protections Against Attacks On Science Into Their Union Contract
“We are looking to be the first union in the nation to have a scientific integrity article in our contract."
We Might Be Looking At COVID “Seasons” For Years To Come
“I know everybody wants great news, that we can be done with COVID and everything’s gonna be fine, but that’s not really true.”
A Man Is Tweeting Through His Dysentery, But Don’t Worry, It’s For Science
“I was like, ‘Oh, shit. I just ingested a deadly disease.’”
17 Amazing Fantasy And Science Fiction Novels
These SFF releases are staggeringly good, from subversive takes on classics to innovative futures.
Here’s What The New Climate Report Says About The Future Of My 1-Year-Old Daughter
Not halting global warming, said one expert, “would be the final, truly unfair thing to do to a generation of kids coming up right now.”
A Ukrainian Nuclear Plant Is Now A War Zone. Here’s What That Means.
“We are in completely uncharted waters,” the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency said.
How Open-Source Intelligence Is Helping Clear The Fog Of War In Ukraine
From high-resolution satellite images to TikTok videos, governments no longer control information from the front lines.
Climate Change Threatens Life As We Know It And The Only Way To Minimize The Damage Is To Act Now, Hundreds Of Scientists Warn
“Scientific evidence is unequivocal: Climate change is a threat to human well-being and planetary health,” concludes the report.
Eric Lander Has Resigned As Biden's Science Adviser After Bullying Staff
Biologist Eric Lander, who had a seat on President Biden’s Cabinet, was billed as the most powerful scientist in US history. Now he has resigned, after an investigation found he bullied women in his office.
A Volcanic Eruption In Tonga Has Triggered A Tsunami Advisory For The Western US
The massive blast caused atmospheric shock waves seen by orbiting weather satellites.
23 New Fantasy And Science Fiction Books We're Excited About
From searing dystopian futures to sweeping romantic fantasies and action-packed space adventures.
The Smithsonian’s #MeToo Moment
Many researchers dream of one day working at the Smithsonian’s facility in Panama. But 16 women scientists told BuzzFeed News that their experiences there were nightmares ruled by prominent men who exploited their powers.
Here’s How Anti-Abortion Politics Hid Science News From The Public
NIH officials backed away from publicizing promising federally funded research involving human fetal tissue cells during the Trump administration, calling one study “a political landmine.”
17 Indigenous Fantasy Books You Should Read
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month by reading these great books.
It Just Rained A Lot In Drought-Ridden California. Here’s Why That Isn’t Totally Good News.
Record-setting rainfall thankfully dented California’s severe drought. But extremes of wet and dry are expected to intensify, with destructive consequences.
Without Cheating, Prove To Me That You At Least Passed Middle School
The good thing is that no one will see your score.
26 New Science Fiction And Fantasy Books You Won't Be Able To Put Down
From innovative science fiction to sprawling, epic fantasies, these new science fiction and fantasy releases have something for everyone.
Here's 13 Creepy Science Facts That'll Freak You Out, But Don't Worry, There's Also 14 To Make You Feel Better
Let's go on this roller-coaster ride together.
15 Science Fiction And Fantasy Film And TV Adaptations To Look Forward To
From the highly anticipated Warner Bros. adaptation of Dune to Octavia Butler's Kindred, here are 15 TV shows or movies out soon that you'll want to watch.
Which TV Couple Do You Truly Believe Has The Most Genuine Connection Because Their Chemistry Is Unmatched?
Some couples just SCREAM chemistry!
We Can Guess Your Exact Myers-Briggs Personality Type Based On The Movie Night You Plan
If you're gonna be extra and pop some fresh popcorn, I already know your personality type.
Pretend To Go To Outer Space And We'll Tell You How Wealthy You're Destined To Be
Congrats if you can buy a ticket to space, but this quiz is for the rest of us.
School Smarts Won't Help You Pass This Random Knowledge Test, Ya Need Street Smarts For This
Let's make Einstein proud.
This Is Probably None Of My Business, But I Need To Know If You Can Ace This Eighth-Grade Science Test
I remember that plants have cell walls...but I don't recall whether they also have mitochondria?!
11 Extremely Unsettling Facts About Jellyfish That Just Might Mess You Up
I'm scared a jellyfish is going to beat me up for writing this.
13 True And Totally Terrifying Facts About The Ocean
I will now be having nightmares about vampire squids.
28 Extremely Disturbing Teeth-Related Facts That Might Just Chill You To The Bone
The dental drill was invented wayyy before the wheel!
47 Science Fiction And Fantasy Novels Starring LGBTQ+ Characters
Featuring space operas, dystopian futures, supernatural romance, sapphic retellings, and more, this list has something for every SFF fan looking for LGBTQ+ stories.
27 Seriously Creepy Facts That, In Case You've Forgotten, Will Remind You Of How Bizarre Our World Is
A human body could be skeletonized in less than four days in highly oxygenated deeper water.
16 Trivia Questions About Totally Random Things That Are Way Harder Than You'd Think
I don't think you're smart enough to pass this test.
Can You Get 100% On This Super Easy Periodic Table Quiz?
Everybody knows "H" stands for "Hydrogen," right?!
36 Science Fiction And Fantasy Books From AAPI Authors That Are Impossible To Put Down
Featuring folklore, magic, dystopias, and more — these SFF novels are perfect reads for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and beyond.
The Mushroom Scammer: Fake Identities, Twisted Science, And A Scheme To Save The World
Joseph Kelly has an easy fix to the climate crisis — and he’ll take down anyone who tries to stop him from selling it to you.
Tell Us What Sustainable Practices You Follow, And We'll Ask A Climate Scientist How Effective They Really Are
Maybe you carry a metal straw, use LED bulbs, or have swapped to cloth napkins.
8 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World
Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.
Tell Us What You Want To Understand About Climate Science, And We'll Ask An Expert
Ask anything from how humans contribute to global warming to why your allergies are getting worse.
West Virginia Has A Massive HIV Outbreak And It Just Restricted Something That Could End It
“You’re actually talking about human beings here,” said one needle exchange program director. “This will kill them.”
Meet The “Fringe Extremists” Pushing Flawed Science To Target Trans Kids
Every major US medical group supports gender-affirming care for transgender youth, but experts say a vocal minority of “fringe extremists” has found receptive ears in legislatures across the country.
Listen: These TikToks Actually Might Have Some Decent Medical Advice
“A girl went viral on TikTok for this. She was sharing all of her symptoms saying they couldn’t figure out what was wrong with her—turned out she had Chlamydia in her lungs.”
21 Science Fiction And Fantasy Books With Powerful Women Protagonists
Whether they’re reclaiming stolen kingdoms or combatting misogynistic monarchies, give it up for these powerful women in science fiction and fantasy.
Here Are The Best Science Fiction And Fantasy Books Coming Out This Spring
From series starters to thrilling conclusions, these 21 upcoming fantasy and science fiction releases will sweep readers into magical worlds and prescient futures.
Listen: My Twin’s Boyfriend Wants To Propose With A Hideous Ring--Should I Tell Him She’ll Hate it?
“He didn’t come to me to get my opinion on the ring and I resent him for it.”
I Can Guess Your Favorite School Subject — Watch Me
You won't know how accurate I am until you try.
All The Things I Learned From Dr Karl's TikTok That I Never Learned In School
Gran-daddy of science.
Here Are The Many Controversies Surrounding Biden’s Pick For Science Adviser
Under Biden, genome-sequencing pioneer Eric Lander may become the most powerful scientist in US history. But he comes with some baggage.
If You Can Can Match These Scientists To Their Inventions, We'll Be Seriously Blown Away
I hypothesize that you won't come close to acing this quiz! 🧑🔬
Scoring Less Than 8/10 On This Animal Quiz Means You Should Go Back To Fourth-Grade Science
Whale, whale, whale...what do you know?
If You Got Straight As You'll Pass These 7 High School Quizzes
Are you smarter than a high schooler?
Biden Has Vowed To Put Science First To Beat The Pandemic. That Won’t Be Enough.
"Following the science is necessary but not sufficient," said Matthew Seeger, a risk communication expert.
This Teenage TikToker Can Guess Your Height, And People Are Challenging Him
“I was just trying to show people that there is a more creative way to go about solving problems.”
Bill Nye Went Mega-Viral On TikTok After He Shut Down "Anti-Maskers" For Their Fake Science
"This is not that hard to understand, everybody. That's why we have rules about wearing a mask."
Ice-T Had An Ice Cold Response To His Father-In-Law Getting COVID, And It's Causing Controversy On Twitter
"Ohhh he’s a believer now..."
38 Great Science Fiction/Fantasy–Themed Gifts
From deluxe leather-bound editions to fantasy book box subscriptions to Six of Crows socks and more.
Airlines Say Flying During COVID-19 Is Safe. The Science Isn’t Quite So Certain.
Your chances of catching the coronavirus on a plane are probably low, studies indicate. But the airline industry, which has funded a chunk of that research, hasn’t always stuck to the science.
How Much Random Vagina Knowledge Do You Have?
How well did you pay attention in health class?
This Sex Ed Quiz Is Only Hard If You've Never Taken Sex Ed
Are you set up for sex-ess?
Scientists Are Relieved About A Biden Presidency. They Say The Real Work Can Start Now.
After four years of relentless attacks on science, researchers and doctors are hopeful that Biden will fight the pandemic and climate change.
Biden Called Trump "A Climate Arsonist" As The President Continued To Deny Climate Science
“It’ll start getting cooler,” Trump said in California on Monday.
This Science Quiz Should Be Suuuper Easy, But Most People Can't Score Higher Than 50%
I was looking for a science pun, but all the good ones Argon.
An FDA Deadline For Vape Shops Is Today. No One Knows What Comes Next.
“I worry it will be Armageddon for the vaping industry.”
We'll Reveal Something Mildly Interesting About You Based On What Color You Think These Subjects Are
Are your feelings on this subject as strong as ours?
Literally Only 10th Graders Or Chemists Will Pass This Periodic Table Quiz
What the heck is a noble gas?
Only People Who Consider Themselves Overachievers Can Pass This General Knowledge Quiz
This one might be tougher than you think!
She Was A “Twitter Warrior” Fighting Sexual Harassment In Science. Some Say She Threatened The Movement.
Neuroscientist BethAnn McLaughlin made headlines for posing on Twitter as an Indigenous professor she later said died of COVID. It was the culmination of a trail of abuse that has shaken a movement.
