Does talcum powder cause cancer? According to people who are filing lawsuits against Johnson and Johnson and other manufacturers of talcum powder, it sure does. These people claim that frequent use of talcum powder in the genital area can increase the risk of ovarian cancer, and are suggesting that the manufacturing companies were aware of this link for a while and actively tried to suppress it. Lots of places online where you can read about the litigation: https://edition.cn

It will get warm, it will get warm, it will get warm. Keep saying that to yourself, and soon it will actually be warm. In the meantime, though, be sure to check out the Cambridge Science Festival (https://www.cambridgesciencefestival.org/), April 13-22. Lots of events all week, including: (a) The hands-on icky science show for kids Friday April 13th at 3pm, and the 2-4pm open drop in with authors of “Oh, Ick!” (location: MIT Coop; price: free). (b) Astronomy night, April 13th