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NASA's new telescope bears the name of James Webb (center), an influential figure who was appointed by President John F. Kennedy to lead the space agency during the '60s. But some astronomers say discrimination against gay and lesbian government employees during his tenure should preclude him from having a telescope named in his honor.

Shadowed by controversy, NASA won't rename its new space telescope

Some scientists say discrimination against gay and lesbian government employees during James Webb's tenure as NASA administrator should preclude him from having a telescope named in his honor.

Artist and comics creator Keithan Jones, seen here in his home studio, in this file photo from July 10, 2018.

Afro-Con Is Coming This Weekend

Event is an offshoot of Afrofuturism Lounge

Doctors administer the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to patients at the Wazir Akbar Khan hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan in July.

The Troubled History Of Vaccines And Conflict Zones

History has shown that it's possible to pause war and conflict to distribute lifesaving vaccines for diseases such as Guinea worm and smallpox. Can the world do the same for the COVID-19 vaccine?

How the battle between Russia and Ukraine has developed in cyberspace

Russian soldiers continue to push toward Kyiv. In cyberspace, a volunteer Ukrainian cyber army, hacktivists and cybercriminals are battling for impact in an increasingly chaotic information war.

German Chemist Benjamin List poses for a photo, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021. Two scientists have won the Nobel Prize for chemistry for finding an “ingenious” and environmentally cleaner way to build molecules that can be used to make everything from medicines to food flavorings. The work of Benjamin List of Germany and Scotland-born David W.C. MacMillan has allowed scientists to produce those molecules more cheaply, efficiently, safely — and with significantly less environmental impact.

Scripps scientist receives Nobel Prize in chemistry

Two scientists who made molecular developments in California were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry Wednesday.

Scientists at UC San Diego collect wastewater to be tested for COVID-19 variants in this undated photo.

UC San Diego scientists searching for new omicron variant in wastewater

Scientists at UC San Diego are looking for omicron and other COVID-19 variants in a unique way.

What's making us happy: A guide for your weekend reading and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: The Secret History, a Futurama reboot and more.

ANIMAL IQ

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In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District biologist Nadja Reissen examines a mosquito in Salt Lake City.

UCSD Researchers Create Technology To Sterilize Mosquitoes, Reducing Disease

Researchers at UC San Diego revealed Friday they have used advancements in CRISPR-based genetic engineering to create a system restraining populations of mosquitoes that infect millions each year with debilitating diseases.

Milwaukee-based book influencer Cree Myles curates Penguin Random House's All Ways Black Instagram account.

How one book influencer championing Black authors is changing publishing

Milwaukee-based book influencer Cree Myles curates an account for Penguin Random House dedicated to celebrating Black writers.

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