Who’s Afraid of This New Science Journal?

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Skeptics worry that the new journal "will be used to sow doubt about scientific consensus." Source
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At What Point In Its Development Can a Human Being Feel Pain?

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Logic isn’t a sufficient answer to the question I raised, however. For a scientific answer, we need evidence. Source
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Examining Causes of Gender Dysphoria

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In recent years, there has been increased interest in a possible connection between gender dysphoria and autism. Source
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“Resolution Revolution”: Intelligent Design, Now at the Atomic Level

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Breakthroughs in imaging are allowing scientists to see iconic molecular machines in unprecedented detail. This will be a great boon for design science. Source
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