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  • A Mostly Incorrect History of Biology and Medicine

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    Tribute to James Iry 1670: Antonie van Leeuwenhoek developed the first microscope. Microscopes would gain much popularity among academics, as they justified the statement: “This thing is so obvious, can’t you see?” 1859: After an expedition on the HMS Beagle, Charles Darwin proposed his evolutionary theory. Reviewers at the time were not pleased with the…

  • Breaking News: Government Defunds Ducklings

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    Sparking controversy nationwide, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced this week on X that it will further restrict the terms of federal research funding, prohibiting the purchase of “mental wellness animals” using NIH and NSF funds. This announcement has been widely seen as a response from the Trump administration to a report written by…