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Welcome to the week!

In case you missed it, the newsletter has a shiny new name: It’s Called Science.

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You can read more about the change (and other very exciting changes at INI) here — this is just the beginning!

Ok, now let’s get to what you came for.

This week:

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  • 🫄Doula access is rural areas

  • 👕Lab-grown cotton

  •  🚢The US Navy goes online with Starlink

  • And more

Have a great week,

— Willow

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