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Facebook decides fake news isn't crazy after all. It's now a real problem
Computer scientist Luca de Alfaro was quoted in a Register story about fake news.
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Scientists can now pull the DNA of ancient humans out of cave dirt
Biologist Beth Shapiro was quoted in coverage of new techniques for studying the DNA of ancient humans and other animals, including stories in Atlantic, CNBC, and Science.
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Infrared telescope spots mystery flare-ups in distant galaxies
Astrophysicist Stan Woosley is quoted in a New Scientist article about a new class of astronomical explosions known as SPRITEs.
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Humans lived in North America 130,000 years ago, study claims
Paleogeneticist Beth Shapiro is quoted in news coverage of a controversial report of evidence for early humans in California 130,000 years ago, including stories in the New York Times, Verge, and other media outlets.
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How the mixed reality game 'Bad News' brings towns like 'Twin Peaks' to life
Game designers Ben Samuel, Adam Summerville, and James Ryan are featured in an in-depth review of their mixed-reality game "Bad News" on the game news site Glixel.
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Coastal consequences of sea level rise
Geologist Gary Griggs was featured on a KION TV news segment on sea level rise.
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The science of water sustainability
Environmental toxicologist Peter Weiss-Penzias and researcher Sara Baguskas are featured in an Al Jazeera program on water sustainability.
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Scores of Birds, Sea Lions Suffering Likely Domoic Acid Poisoning
Ocean scientist Raphael Kudela was quoted in news coverage of toxic algae blooms and domoic acid poisoning affecting marine life, including a stories in the Santa Barbara Independent and PhysOrg.
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Lyme disease researchers seek consensus as number of cases grows
Biologist Marm Kilpatrick was quoted in coverage of his research on Lyme disease, including stories in Science Daily, Health Medicine Network, Infection Control Today, and other media outlets.
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This Is Neat: Billionaire Vinod Khosla Is Betting On A Handheld Diagnostic Test
Forbes and other media outlets covered the venture financing of Two Pore Guys, a company started by computer engineer William Dunbar and alumnus Daniel Heller to make nanopore diagnostic devices.