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April 20, 2018

Seismologist Lucy Jones catalogues devastating earthquake and tsunamis throughout history, and what happened in the aftermath. Plus, how evolutionary adaptation have let humans live comfortably in some of the world’s extreme places.

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A Yearbook Of Seeds

From the Uncarina seed’s fashionable coat to the flowing orange locks of the Bird of Paradise seed, we present this year’s seed superlatives.

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Planning For—And Surviving—‘The Big Ones’

In her new book The Big Ones, seismologist Lucy Jones catalogues devastating earthquakes, eruptions and tsunamis throughout history, and what happened in the aftermath.

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SciFri Trivia Is BACK In Brooklyn!

On Wednesday, May 9, our fourth annual Science Friday Trivia Night returns to Brooklyn.

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Get Your Science Swag!

Grab beaker mugs, sweatshirts, and more at the Science Friday store.

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