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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 Feb 05

No stage of pregnancy safe for unprotected sex with Zika-exposed male, CDC says

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release new guidelines on what pregnant women should do to protect themselves for sexually transmitted Zika virus.

Science Feb 02

Dallas reports first case of sexually transmitted Zika virus, CDC to issue guidance

Dallas reports case of sexually transmitted Zika virus. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention hasn't confirmed sexual transmission route, but plans to issue guidance.

Science Feb 02

Do you have the genetic profile of a morning person?

Personal genetics company 23andMe found a profile of traits related to being a morning person.

Science Jan 29

How does Zika virus shrink a baby’s brain and other FAQs

What is Zika virus? How early can a doctor spot microcephaly? Did you know the U.S. already has a virus causing thousands of microcephaly cases each year?…

Science Jan 27

Google artificial intelligence beats champion at world’s most complicated board game

Go is considered the most complicated game in human history. Google has now built an artificial intelligence program that can beat a professional player.

Science Jan 27

7 DIY experiments you and rapper B.o.B can do to prove Earth is round

Because apparently it’s still an open debate...?…

Science Jan 25

New mutant monkeys model the inheritance of autism

These genetically modified monkeys exhibit some of the social deficits and anxiety behaviors observed in human autism and may help uncover new therapies.

Science Jan 15

Being social may be good for your gut

When social, chimps swap gut bacteria, and the pattern may alter their and our health.

Science Jan 13

How cops used virtual reality to recreate Tamir Rice, San Bernardino shootings

3D laser scanners and virtual reality has been an emerging player in police investigations, such as with Tamir Rice and San Bernardino. But at trial, do these realistic depictions always show every point of view.

Nation Jan 06

3-month-old methane leak in Southern California declared state of emergency

A methane leak in Southern California has released the equivalent of 700 million gallons of burned gasoline.

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