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Liza Gross > Articles by: Melani King

Author: Melani King

Regrettable Substitutions

Regrettable Substitutions

Posted on March 26, 2018June 23, 2018 by Melani King

After ditching two notoriously toxic compounds, manufacturers subbed in other versions of their chemical class. But are they any better?

Ensia, March 26, 2018

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EPA Swaps Top Science Advisors with Industry Allies

EPA Swaps Top Science Advisors with Industry Allies

Posted on November 17, 2017June 23, 2018 by Melani King

Center for Investigative Reporting, November 17, 2017

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Smoke Screen

Smoke Screen

Posted on November 16, 2017June 23, 2018 by Melani King

Big Vape is copying Big Tobacco’s playbook.

The Verge, November 16, 2017

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What Does the Environment Have to Do with Autism?

What Does the Environment Have to Do with Autism?

Posted on September 21, 2017June 23, 2018 by Melani King

The search for autism’s causes is a daunting task — but researchers are investigating a variety of factors that might play a role.

Ensia, September 21, 2017

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How Fear of Humans Can Ripple Through Landscapes

How Fear of Humans Can Ripple Through Landscapes

Posted on July 11, 2017August 22, 2018 by Melani King

Predators like pumas cower in our presence. And these big cats aren’t the only ones.

Smithsonian, July 11, 2017

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Psychedelics Show Promise in Treating Depression

Psychedelics Show Promise in Treating Depression

Posted on May 1, 2017June 23, 2018 by Melani King

Discover, May 1, 2017

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Ecstasy Could Help Adults With Autism Cope with Social Anxiety

Ecstasy Could Help Adults With Autism Cope with Social Anxiety

Posted on April 27, 2017June 23, 2018 by Melani King

Discover, April 27, 2017

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Troubling chemicals found in wide range of fast-food wrappers

Troubling chemicals found in wide range of fast-food wrappers

Posted on February 1, 2017June 23, 2018 by Melani King

The Verge, Feb. 1, 2017

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Efforts to Combat Zika Don’t Have to Harm the Environment

Efforts to Combat Zika Don’t Have to Harm the Environment

Posted on November 21, 2016June 23, 2018 by Melani King

Here’s how we can minimize collateral damage in the war against disease-carrying mosquitoes.

Ensia, November 21, 2016

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Seeding Doubt

Seeding Doubt

Posted on November 15, 2016June 23, 2018 by Melani King

How self-appointed guardians of “sound science” tip the scales toward industry.

The Intercept, November 15, 2016

Longreads Best of 2016: Science Writing 

Notable, Best American Science & Nature Writing

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