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Bridging a Binary Universe
Modern physicists continue to enshrine the split between the heavens and the earth perceived by our ancestors
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No, Climate Change Will Not End the World in 12 Years
Stoking panic and fear creates a false narrative that can overwhelm readers, leading to inaction and hopelessness
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Is Guilt Good for Your Health?
Negative feedback helps some people make better health choices, but we need a different approach to motivate others
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In Pursuit of Completeness
Sometimes mathematics chases its own tail
How to Resist the Lure of Overconfidence
A practical guide to putting things in perspective
Confronting Flames, Floods and More in a Warming World
Communities are learning how to reshape landscapes ravaged by climate impacts
We're Starting to Harness the Microbiome to Treat Disease
But strong regulation is a must to protect patient safety
The Problem with Levees
They can be very valuable tools for managing flood risk—but we learned a century ago that relying on them exclusively won’t work
The Secret Life of Kudzu
A plant scorned as an invasive species offers a wealth of practical uses and cultural significance
Mount Rainier in One Easy-ish Day: From Mud to Meadows
Massive mudflows, mountain views and marvelous meadows await as we take a trip up Mount Rainier
New Research Reveals how Electrons Interact in Twisted Graphene
With our study, we may have gotten closer to solving the problem of high-temperature superconductivity
Are You Scared of GMO Foods?
If so, new research says, learning the science behind them could change your mind
Fossil Frog Had a Salamander Lunch
A fossil found in China reveals a Cretaceous amphibian’s last meal
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