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Laura Shin
Laura Shin
Contributing Editor
Laura Shin has been published in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Los Angeles Times, and is currently a contributor at Forbes. Previously, she worked at Newsweek, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and LearnVest. She holds degrees from Stanford University and Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism.
Laura Shin
In the unlikely event that Laura has a professional or financial relationship with a company she writes about, it will be prominently disclosed.
She writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Rose Eveleth
Rose Eveleth
Contributing Editor
Rose Eveleth is a freelance writer, producer and designer based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work has appeared in Scientific American, OnEarth, Discover, New York Times, Story Collider and Radiolab. She holds degrees from the University of California, San Diego and New York University.
Rose Eveleth
Rose does not have financial holdings that would influence how or what she covers.
she writes for SmartPlanet and is not an employee of CBS.
Archive: 05-2011
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Study finds two ways to forecast cholera outbreaks
A new study released Tuesday points the way to predicting cholera outbreaks months in advance: look for a rise in average temperatures and in average rainfall.
May 31, 2011, 9:14 PM PDT | By Laura Shin
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How a DNA machine uses electronics to speed up testing
Ion Torrent’s DNA machine uses chemistry and semiconductor technology to deliver faster results.
May 31, 2011, 9:26 AM PDT | By Boonsri Dickinson
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Electronic waste linked to human health problems
A look at electronic waste and how it is a threat to human health.
May 31, 2011, 4:00 AM PDT | By Boonsri Dickinson
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Scientists say electrons are spectacularly round
An extremely close look at the shape of the electron gets astonishing results, calling into question some theories of the universe.
May 28, 2011, 8:54 AM PDT | By Laura Shin
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Welcome new Science Scope editor Laura Shin
Please welcome new Science Scope editor Laura Shin, who will join Boonsri Dickinson to cover the research, development and invention behind scientific innovation.
May 27, 2011, 12:49 PM PDT | By Andrew Nusca
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Blue goo used to clean up radioactive waste
The blue slime can clean up contaminated areas such as radioactive waste and oil spills.
May 27, 2011, 10:18 AM PDT | By Boonsri Dickinson
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Domestic cats roam far, researchers track their every move
Where do cats wonder off to? Researchers tracked feral and domestic cats for two years using radio-transmitters.
May 27, 2011, 12:01 AM PDT | By Boonsri Dickinson
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Watch robots climb trees, helicopter in and sniff bugs
Kick off your three-day weekend with three videos of wacky things robots (and one gadget) can do.
May 26, 2011, 11:05 PM PDT | By Laura Shin
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Looking beyond ‘green skies’ to predict tornadoes
Scientists are looking at whether tornado prediction technology can improve and whether climate change is making twisters more frequent.
May 24, 2011, 6:01 AM PDT | By Laura Shin
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Metamaterials could power cell phones, computers without wires
A new kind of metamaterial might be used to charge laptops and cell phones (and even cars) wirelessly.
May 24, 2011, 4:10 AM PDT | By Boonsri Dickinson