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Ask An Expert: An Evolution Education
Talking about the science behind evolution, in light of laws allowing schools to teach creationism.
Evolution: The Roots Of Our ‘Tree Of Life’
Author Prosanta Chakrabarty leads us through the basics of evolutionary change, and explains how evolution doesn’t mean “perfection.”
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What Is Your Cat’s Meow Trying To Tell You?
A biologist’s new book explores the evolution of our bond with our favorite four-legged felines.
The Paradox Of The Modern Cat
If your house cat were the size of a lion, would it try to eat you? Author Jonathan B. Losos explores just how domesticated cats really are.
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Rewriting Sharks’ Big, Bad Reputation… For Kids
Wildlife scientist Melissa Cristina Márquez’s new book aims to help children learn more than sharks’ scary reputation.
What Happens When A Giant Monster Goes Nuclear In An Alternate Universe?
In the alternate world of John Scalzi’s “The Kaiju Preservation Society,” giant monsters explode like nuclear bombs. It’s a regular Tuesday.
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The Best Summer Books Of 2023, According To Two Science Writers
Two science writers weigh in on their favorite nonfiction and fiction books for the summer season.
What It Looks (And Smells) Like When Mushrooms Hunt Nematodes
Merlin Sheldrake introduces readers to how invisible fungal forces shape our world in unexpected and ecologically important ways.
The Impressive Health Benefits Of Engaging With The Arts
We intrinsically know that art is good for us, but now we have much more scientific evidence detailing its health benefits.
The Surprising Ways Art Changes Our Brains And Bodies
‘Your Brain On Art’ examines new research about the effectiveness of art in healthcare and the benefits of picking up a daily arts practice.