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Pursuing COVID-19 at Internet Speed
As scientists grapple with the global pandemic, preprint servers let information be free—and fast
To Make the Perfect Mirror, Physicists Confront the Mystery of Glass
Sometimes a mirror that reflects 99.9999% of light isn’t good enough.
Why Do Matter Particles Come in Threes? A Physics Titan Weighs In.
Three progressively heavier copies of each type of matter particle exist, and no one knows why. A paper by Steven Weinberg takes a stab at explaining the pattern.
Let’s Talk About Our Health Anxiety Over COVID-19
The calming power of conversation, mindfulness, and a little exercise.
The Superorganism That Created the Pandemic
A spotlight on the species that dominates the global ecosystem.
What a Real Superhero Looks Like
Particle physicist Jessica Esquivel on diversity, perseverance, and the search for a new understanding of our universe.
The Pandemic Can’t Lock Down Nature
Witnessing wildlife carry on is not just an escape. It’s reassuring.
