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How and Why Scientists Redefined the Kilogram
Illustrations from the Scientific American archive break down this “massive” development
6 Strange Facts about the Interstellar Visitor 'Oumuamua
On October 19, 2017, the first interstellar object, ‘Oumuamua, was discovered by the Pan-STARRS survey. The experience was similar to having a surprise guest for dinner show up from another country.
Why Do MDs Get More Research Dollars Than Doctors of Osteopathy?
And what exactly is osteopathy, anyway?
Learning about Science Is a Human Right
A concerted effort by museums and other institutions is helping bring science to the public
The Tragedy of the Commons, Revisited
A classic study of the perils of resource sharing, with implications for how we deal with climate, has been updated
The Twilight of Science's High Priests
Books by physics titans Stephen Hawking and Martin Rees recall a bygone golden age, when science seemed capable of anything
An Uncanny Display: Algorithmic Art at the Whitney Museum
A new show looks back over a half century of this surprisingly robust genre
Sailing through Subduction
A short ferry ride reveals the awesome power of subduction
Fanworms, "Nature's Eye Factories," Stick Them Pretty Much Anywhere
Necessity is the mother of invention
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Mathematics: learning it, doing it, celebrating it.
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