Ideas | Sociology
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Chapter one
Boundary
Matter | Physics
The Physicist’s New Book of Life
Jeremy England says religious ideas can inform our scientific quest for the origin of life.
Ideas | Physics
Why Physics Can’t Tell Us What Life Is
The origin of life can’t be explained by first principles.
Chapter two
Breakthrough
Ideas | Science Practice
How Eugenics Shaped Statistics
Exposing the damned lies of three science pioneers.
Culture | Psychology
How to Stop Feeling Crushed for Time
Quit worrying whether time is money. Start appreciating time’s true value.
Ideas | Microbiology
Preserving a Sense of Wonder in DNA
A bold project codes human data into microbes that will survive for millions of years.
Chapter three
Beyond
Ideas | Philosophy
The Joys of Being a Stoic
Science and ancient Greeks agree—Stoicism increases well-being.
Biology | Food
New Veggies for a Warming Planet
We need a diversity of crops to adapt to Earth’s changing climate.
Matter | Astronomy
We Never Know Exactly Where We’re Going in Outer Space
Adventures in space travel remind us how imprecisely we measure reality.
Chapter four
Beneath
Biology | Neuroscience
Are We Wired to Be Outside?
A neuroscientist searches for the roots of feeling innately connected to nature.
Biology | Environment
These Photos Remind Us Why Conservation Matters
Enjoy the 2020 winners of a natural photography competition.
Biology | Psychology
What You Can Learn from Living in Antarctica
Wisdom from the end of the Earth.
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