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About Nsikan @MoNscience

Nsikan Akpan is the digital science producer for PBS NewsHour and co-creator of the award-winning, NewsHour digital series ScienceScope.

He holds a doctorate in pathobiology (Columbia University) and is an alum of the science communication program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Nsikan served on the board of the National Association of Science Writers from 2016 to 2019.

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Health Aug 26

Symptomless man linked to sexual transmission of Zika for first time

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report a Zika case transmitted by sex with an asymptomatic person in Maryland, while the U.S. Food and Drug administration expands its advisory for blood screening.

Science Aug 24

How do you stop invasive lionfish? Maybe with a robotic zapper

A nonprofit company is engineering robots to cull invasive lionfish, a detrimental species in the Atlantic Ocean.

Science Aug 12

Inside the extraordinary nose of a search-and-rescue dog

Rescue dogs are super-smellers, and the motley crew of scientists is figuring out why.

Health Aug 01

14 Zika cases linked to Miami mosquitoes; CDC cites possible insecticide resistance

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to activate their Emergency Response Team, after the state's health officials identified 10 additional cases of Zika virus infection that appear tied to local mosquitoes.

Health Jul 29

Florida mosquitoes ‘likely’ spreading Zika virus, Puerto Rico labeled ‘epidemic’ by CDC

Florida health officials concluded local transmission of Zika virus is occurring in Miami-Dade County, while Puerto Rico continues to be hit hard by the disease.

Health Jul 28

2 Florida counties halt blood donations, as evidence mounts for local Zika transmission

FDA has temporarily suspended blood donations in two Florida counties due to fears over Zika virus.

Science Jul 27

New antibiotic for deadly MRSA infections found right under our noses

Scientists find a drug for one of the world's most dangerous antibiotic-resistant diseases buried inside the human nose.

Health Jul 15

First female-to-male sexual transmission of Zika reported in New York City

A New York City resident has become the first woman suspected of transmitting Zika virus to a sexual partner.

Science Jul 14

Ducklings make way for abstract thought, Oxford study finds

An Oxford study uses pairs of swinging objects to determine that ducklings have abstract thoughts.

Nation Jul 08

Officers identify suspect in shootings during Dallas protest against police violence

Snipers reportedly attacked officers near a Dallas protest against police shootings.

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