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Here’s How ‘Hidden Figures’ Literally Hid Its Main Characters

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Much like the protagonists in the movie, “Hidden Figures” has unexpectedly proven itself as a standout among peers. At the U. S. box office, the story about black female mathematicians who worked for NASA and helped the U.S. win the “space race” continues to outpace fellow Best Picture nominees and 2016 blockbusters alike. Its current … Read more

Zika Vaccine Race Spurred By Crisis and Profit Potential

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The race to find protection against the Zika virus is fueled by something often missing from tropical disease research: the potential for big profit. The prospect of a blockbuster vaccine against a mosquito-borne virus has accelerated the pace of development and attracted the interest of big drugmakers, including Sanofi SA (SASY. PA), GlaxoSmithKline Plc (GSK.L) … Read more