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Miriam Fauzia is a science and innovation reporter at The Daily Beast. She was previously a fact check reporter for USA Today covering online misinformation. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Boston University and a master’s degree in Integrated Immunology from the University of Oxford. Send her tips: miriam.fauzia@thedailybeast.com or tips@thedailybeast.com. You can also use our anonymous document submission system, SecureDrop. Click here to find out how.

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‘Mary & George’ May Just Be the Sexiest Period Piece Ever

HORNY HISTORY

After its latest episode, there’s no going back for this traditionally anodyne genre.

Miriam Balanescu | Published Apr 27, 2024

Is Dakota Johnson a Good Actress?

10 IN BATH

With everyone on the internet debating whether “Persuasion” was good, bad, or the worst movie they’ve ever seen, we look back at its star’s past performances to see where it ranks.

Miriam Handel | Published Jul 21, 2022

The Best ‘Better Call Saul’ Scams, Ranked

SLIPPIN’ JIMMY

As the final episodes of “Better Call Saul” begin, we look back at the wildest, most creative, and most devious cons and schemes Jimmy McGill pulled off over the years.

Miriam Handel | Published Jul 11, 2022

Future Phones Could Be as Easy to Build and Upgrade as LEGOs

BRICK BY BRICK

Artificial brain included.

Miriam Fauzia | Published Jun 13, 2022

Why a Brain Injury From a Stroke Cured a Smoking Addiction

IT’S ALL CONNECTED

Scientists are learning new ways we might be able to permanently cure addiction in the future.

Miriam Fauzia | Published Jun 13, 2022

The Creepy-Crawly Solution to Plastic Pollution: Superworms

LEAN CUISINE

The answer to getting rid of plastic waste is hiding in the insect gut.

Miriam Fauzia | Published Jun 09, 2022

Future Robots Could Wear a Living Skin That’s Self-Healing

AU NATUREL

“The ultimate solution to give robots the look and touch of living creatures.”

Miriam Fauzia | Published Jun 09, 2022

Watch This Bionic Butterfly Change Colors as Its Wings Flap

SEE THE RAINBOW

Trust us: It’s more than just a sparkly science project.

Miriam Fauzia | Published Jun 08, 2022

Big New Parkinson’s Drug Just Passed a Crucial Safety Trial

BREAKTHROUGH

Expect a lot of new attention to center around Denali Therapeutics’ newest drug.

Miriam Fauzia | Published Jun 08, 2022

Experimental Device Identifies Toxins on Produce In Minutes

POISON CONTROL

It could be an effective tool for enforcing food safety standards.

Miriam Fauzia | Published Jun 07, 2022

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