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Illustration of two rats, one male and one female, that are surgically joined. The male has a uterus transplanted in, and both have embryos transplanted into their uteruses.

Study that Impregnated Male Rats Stirs Controversy

Andy Tay | Jun 25, 2021 | 7 min read

A combination of approaches, including uterus transplantation and the joining of two animals’ circulatory systems, allowed males to bear pups, according to a preprint. But some experts say the experiments were not justified.

Virtual Lab Tours for Recruitment and Outreach

Andy Tay | Jun 23, 2020 | 7 min read

In the face of campus closures around the world, scientific laboratories are offering tours via video. We asked experts for their tips.

Videos: A Sampling of Virtual Lab Tours

Andy Tay | Jun 23, 2020 | 1 min read

Here’s how some researchers and educators are giving prospective students and the public a window into their labs.

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Saudi Arabian Universities Push to Recruit Women Faculty

Andy Tay | Apr 5, 2020 | 4 min read

In the kingdom’s mostly gender segregated education system, expanding department offerings to female students means needing to hire women professors—a scarcity in STEM fields in Saudi Arabia.