Katharine Gammon

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    The Age of Rebellion

    The surprising relationship between age and success in rebellions.

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    The Shark Whisperer

    Donald Nelson spent his life undoing the damage that Jaws did to the perception of sharks.

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    What a Bronze Age Skeleton Reveals About Cavities

    Here’s a hint: He didn’t eat processed foods and sugar.

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    How Does Blood Splatter in Space?

    Forensics has reached the final frontier, and could be used to solve future space accidents—or crimes.

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    Humpback Whales Caught Humping

    The first observation of humpback whale copulation reveals a surprise.

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    There’s Even Plastic in Clouds

    Five new places scientists have uncovered plastics.

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    How Much Nature Is Enough?

    Health experts are working out the right dose for you.

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    How Dust Could Help Solve Crimes

    Hold the vacuum cleaner! There’s evidence in those motes.

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    What Gets Enemies to Negotiate

    The value of anger, guilt, and future thinking for finding common ground.

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    A Dubious Cure for Ocean Plastics

    Popular removal methods might do more harm than good.