Author name: Emily Crane

Emily Crane is a writer, producer, and editor who has covered politics, health, business, and finance for publications like The Atlantic. She's also the host of the All Work All Play Podcast. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a focus on investigative reporting and data visualization.

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The Secret to Understanding Animal Consciousness May Be Joy

Rats laugh, bees roll balls for fun, turtles dance when they anticipate feeding, and dogs wiggle their tails when they’re excited. Research into animal emotions and experience has been on the rise since the late 20th century, and scientists are beginning to use these findings to help understand an age-old question: Do nonhuman animals have […]

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Food Recalls Are Down, but Food Poisoning Deaths Are Up

Food recalls seemed relentless in the U.S. last year. Cucumbers, eggs, even big-brand products such as McDonald’s Quarter Pounders and Boar’s Head deli meats were implicated in dozens of foodborne illness cases, leaving many questioning whether their favorite foods were safe to eat. But surprisingly, the total number of recalls issued by federal agencies in

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How did Debut create its new biotech carmine innovation?

US-based biotech company Debut has been making waves in the beauty industry with its innovations in biotechnology. After four years of research and development, it recently launched a biotech version of carmine – the bright pigment used in colour cosmetics across the globe that is traditionally made using crushed cochineal beetles. Last July, the firm

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Digital physical therapy provider Hinge Health files for IPO

Hinge Health, a provider of digital physical therapy services, filed to go public on Monday, the latest sign that the IPO market is starting to crack open. Hinge Health uses software to help patients treat musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain and carry out post-surgery rehabilitation remotely. The company’s revenue last year increased 33% to $390 million, according

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Microplastic Pollution Is Messing with Photosynthesis in Plants

Microplastics Are Messing with Photosynthesis in Plants Microplastics can cut a plant’s ability to photosynthesize by up to 12 percent, new research shows By Joanna Thompson edited by Andrea Thompson Plastic sheeting surrounds young zucchini crops. Timothy Hearsum/Design Pics/Getty Images Microplastics are now a ubiquitous part of our daily physical reality. These minuscule fragments of

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