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Why Doesn’t Everybody Have Dark Skin Today?
Questions and answers about the science of skin color.
What Really Inflamed the Coronavirus Epidemic
Censorship didn’t worsen the deadly virus outbreak. Incompetence did.
There’s No Homunculus In Our Brain Who Guides Us
Why the cognitive-map theory is misguided.
New Clues About ‘Ambigram’ Viruses With Strange Reversible Genes
For decades, scientists have been intrigued by tiny viruses whose genetic material can be read both forward and backward. New research begins to explain this puzzling property.
Color-Changing Material Unites the Math and Physics of Knots
Mathematicians have studied knots for centuries, but a new material is showing why some knots are better than others.
The Future of Food Looks Small, Dense, and Very Bushy
Vertical farming could make agriculture more robust and sustainable. To unlock that potential, scientists are redesigning crops for urban life.
Mapping Gay-Friendly Cities Through History
A data analyst uncovers a timeless message about correlation.
