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We may be one step closer to storing data in DNA

Researchers at Microsoft have developed a faster way to write data into DNA — a biological alternative to the bits on a hard drive.

No end in sight for Major League Baseball lockout

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Chelsea Janes of The Washington Post about Major League Baseball’s lockout and the ramifications it could have for the future of the sport.

Scientists are combing through coronavirus samples to see how widespread omicron is

Scientists are scouring coronavirus samples for clues of the omicron variant. The U.S. is in a better position now than it was earlier to find the variant, but some part of the country may struggle.

A prolific art thief got an incredible sentence

The only thing more incredible than Thomas Gavin’s career as an art thief was the punishment he received for his crimes.

Corporate donations to agriculture schools can put educators in an awkward spot

Big agriculture schools have to rely more on corporate gifts to fund research as other sources have dwindled. While most gifts don’t come with direct strings attached, they can still lead to conflict.

With films ‘Flee’ and ‘Encounter,’ Riz Ahmed helps tell the stories of men on the run

Riz Ahmed has a pair of films opening this weekend — the sci-fi thriller Encounter in which he stars, and the documentary Flee, which he co-produced.

Here’s what President Biden’s winter COVID plan involves

President Biden announced his strategy to deal with COVID-19 throughout the winter months, including getting more people vaccinated and stepping up testing for the virus.

How inflation affects low-income people

Low-income people are especially affected by inflation, economists say. While some are struggling with the rising prices of gas, food and rent, the pay for some low-wage jobs is rising.

These women speak candidly about their abortions. Here’s what they want you to know

In D.C. and across the country, people gathered by the thousands in coordinated rallies to demand reproductive justice for all. The main message? Everyone loves someone who’s had an abortion.

After the ‘Rust’ movie set shooting, investigators look into the ammo supplier

Investigators are still trying to determine how live ammunition ended up on the set of Rust. In October, Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was killed by a prop gun armed with a live bullet.

News brief: omicron variant, landmark abortion case, high school shooting

There is still not much known about the newest coronavirus variant. The Supreme Court considers the future of abortion in the U.S. In Michigan, people are mourning after the latest school shooting.

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