Tracy Staedter

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Tracy Staedter

Tracy Staedter, a freelance science writer based in Boston, writes for Earther, IEEE Spectrum, Seeker, Live Science, HowStuffWorks, DAME and more. 

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Human

These Dogs Have a Nose for Malaria

Dogs successfully detected malaria parasites in infected children by sniffing their socks.
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Human

New Dads May Get Postpartum Depression As Often as New Moms

Growing families would benefit from a robust network of support following a baby's birth, researchers say.
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Culture

Mapping Fishing Vessel Traffic

Analysis of vessel interactions reveals large potential for illegal activities, researchers say.
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Human

BRIEF: People Mailed 16,000 Ticks to Track Lyme Disease and Other Illnesses

A citizen science initiative reveals new insights about the spread of tick-borne infections.
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Technology

Capturing Carbon Dioxide From the Air Is Cheaper Than Originally Thought

Canadian company shows that hydrocarbon fuel made from captured CO2 could compete with fossil fuels.
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Culture

Future Gadgets Could Custom-Print Food to Your Taste and Nutritional Needs

Will the kitchen of the future include a 3-D printer?
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