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The Prizefighters
If you want to know what it takes to succeed in science, head to the Nobel Prize ceremony.
The Bacteria That Revolutionized the World
How cyanobacteria killed one climate and created our habitable Earth.
Does Science Fiction Shape the Future?
Conversations with visionary science fiction authors on the social impact of their work.
What a Bronze Age Skeleton Reveals About Cavities
Here’s a hint: He didn’t eat processed foods and sugar.
The Marvelous Seamounts of the Southeast Pacific
An expedition to a little-explored region returns with deep-sea wonders.
The Ocean Apocalypse Is Upon Us, Maybe
What we know—and don’t know—about a crucial climate tipping point.
The Invasive Species
When it comes to tinkering with nature, our résumé is a list of breathtaking mistakes.
Archaeology at the Bottom of the Sea
David Gibbins on his 3 greatest revelations while writing A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks.
