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• Harvard evolutionary biology prof blasted by diversity chief for dismissing term 'pregnant people'
  
  Carole Hooven, who has taught at Harvard for 20 years, on Wednesday spoke out against politically correct terminology 'infiltrating' her biology classrooms.
  Daily Mail.  Saturday, 31 Jul 2021.
• Mother of TEN shares eye-opening video of herself meal prepping for her kids
  
  Alicia Dougherty, 40, from Pittsford, New York, has six adopted and four biological children with her husband, Josh.
  Daily Mail.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• MONTELEONE: My Daughter And I Both Raced Against Biological Men. I Know Firsthand How Unfair It Is
  
  It's a question of fairness
  Daily Caller.  Thursday, 29 Jul 2021.
• AI breakthrough will 'transform' biology
  
  A program has been used to predict the structures of nearly every protein in the human body.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 22 Jul 2021.
• John Bel Edwards' gun, transgender vetoes will stand
  
  NEW ORLEANS — Republicans fell two votes short Wednesday of overriding a gubernatorial veto of a bill that would have required athletes to play on teams that corresponded with their biological sex. ...
  Washington Times.  Wednesday, 21 Jul 2021.
• An Extra Robotic Thumb Quickly Changes How The Brain Represents And Uses Its Biological Hand
  
  Scientists and engineers are exploring how a robotic extra thumb augments our biological design and abilities. How it changes the brain. And how it can be used to the benefit of patients and maybe even astronauts.
  Forbes.  Monday, 19 Jul 2021.
• Richard C. Lewontin, Eminent Geneticist With a Sharp Pen, Dies at 92
  
  He demonstrated that differences in DNA between groups of people were far smaller than originally believed. He was also a noted opponent of aspects of sociobiology.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 8 Jul 2021.
• Using Evolutionary Thinking To Gain An Advantage In The Realm Of Startups
  
  Markets are reminiscent of ecosystems in the natural world. Because of this, there are concepts in biology which can help you become a better thinker in the realm of business and startups.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 6 Jul 2021.
• Richardson sorry; banned from Tokyo 100m race
  
  Sha'Carri Richardson apologized for testing positive for marijuana, explaining her use of the drug was as a coping mechanism after learning of her biological mother's death. Richardson has accepted a one-month suspension.
  ESPN.  Friday, 2 Jul 2021.
• Training the Next Generation of Indigenous Data Scientists
  
  A new workshop explores the right of Indigenous people to govern the collection, ownership and use of their biological and cultural data.
  New York Times.  Friday, 2 Jul 2021.
• Star sprinter suspended after positive drug test; Olympics in doubt
  
  Richardson said she used marijuana to help cope with the death of her biological mother and pressure to perform.
  CBS News.  Friday, 2 Jul 2021.
• Greg Gutfeld: We live in a time where we can't speak the truth especially about biology
  
  In the modern era of wokism - even people possessing real experience that enables them to speak out - get swarmed by the mob.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 23 Jun 2021.
• Why is Russia seeing a sharp rise in Covid cases?
  
  A professor of molecular biology and biochemistry on why the virus is increasing in the country.
  BBC News.  Friday, 18 Jun 2021.
• How biological batteries can generate renewable energy from soil
  
  Bioo is generating electricity from the organic matter in soil and creating biological batteries to power agricultural sensors.
  CNBC.  Friday, 11 Jun 2021.
• Liberal media torch DeSantis' transgender athletes bill: 'This is disgusting'
  
  The mainstream media were up in arms Tuesday over Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, signing a new law limiting girls' sports at public schools to biological girls.
  Fox News.  Wednesday, 2 Jun 2021.

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