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www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Science

Black Rats Ruled North AmericaUntil Brown Rats Showed Up

The introduction of brown rats in Europe and the Americas in the mid-1700s led to the decline of black rats and subsequent dominance of brown rats.
Scientists performed molecular analyses on rat bones from archaeological sites in North America to understand how brown rats took over from black rats. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 months ago
Public health

Bubonic plague case confirmed in Oregon: What you need to know

A case of bubonic plague has been confirmed in Oregon, with a pet owner contracting the disease from their cat.
The bubonic plague is caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis and has been responsible for major pandemics throughout history. [ more ]
The Nation
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Christina Sharpe and the Art of Everyday Black Life

The release of footage depicting state violence and Black death can spark national protests and action.
Christina Sharpe's book, Ordinary Notes, explores the question of whether images of Black life can also spur people into action. [ more ]
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