Topic “Science”

Discrimination Down to a Science

With direct-to-consumer genetic testing, much is promised about your future bodily doings and destiny, from cancer treatment to the composition of your soul. But is the promise really for you? I mean you, specifically?

By: Dharushana Muth... | Posted: Thu, Jan 24th- 1:52pm | Under: Health, Health & Environment, Issue 26: The South - Spring 2013, Science

Deliberate Distortions: 'Radiolab' and the Hmong Story

How Orientalism and ethnocentric prejudice hijacked a "scientific quest for the truth" behind yellow rain, with unsettling consequences.

By: Kirti Kamboj | Posted: Fri, Oct 12th- 7:15pm | Under: agent orange, eng yang, hmong, kao kalia yang, orientalism, radiolab, robert krulwich, vietnam war, yellow rain, Culture, History, Media, News & Politics, Race, Science, Social Issues, Social Justice

Rice is Nice: Marion Nestle on the Science of Calories

Despite an endless stream of nutrition information, we seem more confused than ever about what to eat to stay fit and feel good. As for myself, a rice-less future is not one I want to participate in!

By: Nina Kahori Fal... | Posted: Mon, Mar 11th- 3:46pm | Under: calories, Marion Nestle, nutrition, obesity, Rice, Books Section, Food, Health & Environment, News & Politics, Science

The 'Greenwashing' of Nail Polish

A recent report from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control reveals that some nail polish manufacturers have been mislabeling what's inside those pretty bottles.

By: Momo Chang | Posted: Tue, Apr 24th- 12:44pm | Under: Brazilian Blowout, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, California Healthy Nail Salon Collaborative, dibutyl-phthalate, formaldehyde, nail polish, three-free, toluene, toxic trio, toxins, workers, Fashion, Gender, Health & Environment, News & Politics, Science, Social Justice

It’s Eel, It’s Salmon -- Wait… It’s Kinda Both?

The Just Label It campaign wants you to know what you're eating.

By: Nancy Wei | Posted: Thu, Jan 5th- 3:56pm | Under: food safety, GMO, labeling, organics, sushi, Food, Health & Environment, Science, Social Justice

Science of the Wok

Editor's note: For more fun with woks, check out Thy Tran's compendium of wok shopping tips, history, and the meaning of BTUs ...

By: Fumei Lam and J... | Posted: Sun, Dec 11th- 7:10pm | Under: Accessories, Food and Agriculture, Issue 20: Inside/Out - Spring 2010, Food, Science

Get the Asian Flush? Rice May Be Causing It

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By: Harry Mok | Posted: Sun, Apr 25th- 11:40am | Under: History, News & Politics, Race, Science

Win a Ticket to the Maker Faire Bay Area

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By: Han Pham | Posted: Sat, Dec 5th- 12:35pm | Under: Events, Fashion, Music, Science, Takeout

Women's History Month Profile: Jane Luu

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By: Claire Light | Posted: Sat, Dec 5th- 12:35pm | Under: Gender, Science

Women's History Month Profile: Anousheh Ansari

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By: Claire Light | Posted: Sat, Dec 5th- 12:35pm | Under: Business, Gender, Science

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