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Only Disconnect! A Pandemic Reading of E.M. Forster
The astonishing relevance of the British writer’s story, “The Machine Stops.”
What if Another Crisis Strikes During This Pandemic?
A warning from history about simultaneous disasters.
A Doctor Puts Telemedicine to the Test During COVID-19
An advocate of virtual exams has a second opinion.
‘Rainbows’ Are a Mathematician’s Best Friend
“Rainbow colorings” recently led to a new proof. It’s not the first time they’ve come in handy.
Axions Would Solve Another Major Problem in Physics
In a new paper, physicists argue that hypothetical particles called axions could explain why the universe isn’t empty.
Why I Built a Dumb Cell Phone with a Rotary Dial
You too can build a phone that feels good to use. Some soldering required.
To Beat COVID-19, Think Like a Fighter Pilot
How an aerial-combat theory can help fight the outbreak.
The Good and Bad News from a Coronavirus Pandemic Model
An alarming warning from experts before the real outbreak.
