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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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An Unanswered Question at the Heart of the U.S.’s Nuclear Arsenal
Nobody knows how long the plutonium “pits” in the cores of bombs last, and the answer could cost—or save—billions
You’ve Probably Never Heard of Robotic Process Automation, but ...
It’s a kind of software designed to make repetitive work value-driven and complex
What A Special Black-Footed Ferret Can Teach Us about Conservation Success
When a species is critically endangered, every individual matters
Twenty-Eight Shades of Shoes
New research using Crocs explains “the dress”
Updates on Puerto Rico and Whakaari/White Island, Plus Taal Volcano Erupts
The year 2019 ended with a tragic bang, and 2020 is already a busy one for geologic disasters. Here’s the latest
Death on Mars
The martian radiation environment is a problem for human explorers that cannot be overstated
Like It or Not, Automation Is Coming
We should embrace its benefits
AI Isn’t a Solution to All Our Problems
It’s simply a tool—and hardly a perfect one
Carbon Capture: Solved by Software?
The approach of burying CO2 emissions deep underground has struggled to be economically viable, but that could be changing
A Way to Reduce Hospital Infections Dramatically
A technology called “real-time location systems” can make a big difference
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