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When Einstein Was Bohemian
His brief sojourn in Prague saw him working on early versions of general relativity and engaging with writers, philosophers and politicians
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The Illusion of Genetic Romance
Matchmaking based on “DNA compatibility” may sound intriguing, but the underlying science is hardly convincing
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The Cancer Industry: Hype vs. Reality
Cancer medicine generates enormous revenues but marginal benefits for patients...
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How Oglala Lakota People Are Standing Up to Extreme Weather
Through politics, economics and culture, a Native American community is building resilience against disaster
It Takes a “Surgeon” to Cut a Building’s Emissions
Large structures are unique and complex, much like human bodies, and making them healthier requires true expertise
Climate Science Legal Defense Fund Fights for Whistle-Blowing Climate Scientist
A sea-level rise expert was forced out after a dispute over alleged government censorship...
The Downside of Solar Energy
As renewable energy expands, used photovoltaic panels are creating a growing waste problem—but recycling could be the answer
Enough with the Fake Rhino Horns
Scientists have once again developed a method to fabricate horns in the lab, supposedly to disrupt poachers and wildlife traffickers. Here’s why that won’t work
A Review of the Atlantic Hurricane Season of 2019
An ultraintense hurricane—Dorian—and multiple destructive slow-moving storms: Are they harbingers of the future?...
The Future of Farming
Links between lab and land will be critical
October 2019: Earth’s Second Warmest October on Record
The year 2019 is very likely to be Earth’s second warmest on record, behind 2016
Iceless in Alaska
The progressive loss of sea ice in summer has serious implications for animals and for indigenous people
Earth May Have Just Seen Its 8th Strongest Tropical Cyclone on Record
An advanced satellite analysis found Supertyphoon Halong had 192-mph winds
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