Carl Zimmer
@nytimes columnist. Author: She Has Her Mother's Laugh, Parasite Rex, etc. carlzimmer.com/books/
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We Just Got a Rare Look at National Security Surveillance. It Was Ugly.
A high-profile inspector general report has served as fodder for arguments about President Trump. But its findings about surveillance are important beyond partisan politics.
Jersey City Shooting: Kosher Market Was Targeted, Mayor Says
The morning after a firefight left six people dead, officials said camera footage indicated that the market location had been deliberately chosen.
Carl Zimmer
Jersey City Shooting: Suspect Published Anti-Semitic Posts, Official Says
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Barr thinks FBI may have acted in bad faith in probing Trump campaign
"I think our nation was turned on its head for 3 years based on a bogus narrative," said the attorney general in an exclusive interview with Pete Williams.
Exxon Was Just Found Not Guilty In New York's Landmark Climate Change Lawsuit
The finding dealt a big blow to climate change activists hoping to use the courts to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for their climate disclosures.
House Democrats Unveil Articles of Impeachment Against Trump
Democratic leaders revealed charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress against President Trump that the Judiciary Committee will consider later this week.
FBI Director Chris Wray reacts to DOJ watchdog report on Russia investigation: Exclusive
FBI Director Christopher Wray offered mixed reactions to a Justice Department watchdog report that uncovered "serious performance failures."
Study Shows Gender & Sexual Minorities in Astronomy & Planetary Science Face Increased Risks of Harassment & Assault | American Astronomical Society
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, pansexual, asexual, and/or nonbinary women and gender minorities experience a more hostile workplace climate in astronomy and planetary science compared to cisgender, straight women.
Carl Zimmer
Study Shows Gender & Sexual Minorities in Astronomy & Planetary Science Face Increased Risks of Harassment & Assault
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NATO Conference Is Canceled After U.S. Ambassador Barred a Trump Critic
An expert was scheduled to speak at the Copenhagen event but was told the ambassador, Carla Sands, had vetoed his participation.
CRISPR-resistant viruses build 'safe rooms' to shield genomes from DNA-dicing enzymes
Bacteria and the viruses that infect them are engaged in a molecular arms race as ancient as life itself. Evolution has equipped bacteria with an arsenal of immune enzymes, including CRISPR-Cas systems, that target and destroy viral DNA. But...
Carl Zimmer
To defend from CRISPR attacks, viruses inside cells build “safe rooms” in which they hide their vulnerable DNA. phys.org/news/2019-12-c… & paper: nature.com/articles/s4158…
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A bacteriophage nucleus-like compartment shields DNA from CRISPR nucleases
The jumbo phage ΦKZ constructs a proteinaceous nucleus-like compartment around its genome that protects phage DNA from degradation by DNA-targeting immune effectors of the host, including CRISPR–Cas and restriction enzymes.
Carl Zimmer
To defend from CRISPR attacks, viruses inside cells build “safe rooms” in which they hide their vulnerable DNA. phys.org/news/2019-12-c… & paper: nature.com/articles/s4158…
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Report on F.B.I. Russia Inquiry Expected to Show Mistakes but No Anti-Trump Plot
A much-anticipated report by the Justice Department’s inspector general will criticize the F.B.I. but also debunk many conspiracy theories.
EXCLUSIVE: Oligarch Kolomoisky Linked To Giuliani Campaign For Dirt
Hidden behind a retinue of fixers, intermediaries and opportunists lurks another figure in President Trump’s Ukraine scandal. You probably haven’t...
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Carl Zimmer
If you're in need of some good reading, I've posted some stories and books from my writing class on @medium
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Finland's Social Democrats name Marin to be youngest ever prime minister
Finland's Social Democrats, who lead the five-party coalition government, p...
Scientists re-counted Australia's extinct species, and the result is devastating
New research has revealed 100 plant and animal species have become extinct in the past two centuries – a far higher number than previously thought.
Carl Zimmer
A new survey of Australia’s species finds 100 species present in 1788 are now extinct, including 10% of mammal species. “The number of extinct Australian species is much higher than previously thought.”
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Ted Cruz promotes conspiracy that Ukraine "blatantly interfered" in U.S. election
Intelligence officials say this is an alternative narrative being propagated by Russian security services.
Thousands join largest HK protest rally in months
Tens of thousands rally in the Chinese territory in the seventh month of anti-government protests.
Trump tells Jewish group they’ll vote for him to protect their wealth
President also says some Jews are not sufficiently supportive of Israel, accused of anti-Semitism after speech to Israeli American Council
A Powerful Statement of Resistance from a College Student on Trial in Moscow
Yegor Zhukov’s message about responsibility and love shows what political resistance can be and seems to describe American reality as accurately as the Russian one.
Navy Identifies Three Sailors Killed in NAS Pensacola Shooting
Three Sailors died during an active shooter incident at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Dec. 6.