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The Age of Rebellion
The surprising relationship between age and success in rebellions. -
The Feminist Botanist
A 19th-century tale of hermaphrodite flowers, Charles Darwin, and women’s right to vote. -
The Psychology of Getting High—a Lot
Time to extinguish the slacker cliche. -
The Shark Whisperer
Donald Nelson spent his life undoing the damage that Jaws did to the perception of sharks. -
Nine Rebel Astronomy Theories That Went Dark
Bright ideas from astronomy’s biggest stars haven’t always worked out.
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Viva la Library!
Rebel against The Algorithm. Get a library card. -
The Prizefighters
If you want to know what it takes to succeed in science, head to the Nobel Prize ceremony. -
Does Science Fiction Shape the Future?
Conversations with visionary science fiction authors on the social impact of their work. -
Can Chatbots Hold Meaningful Conversations?
Training AI to read novels might help. -
What a Bronze Age Skeleton Reveals About Cavities
Here’s a hint: He didn’t eat processed foods and sugar.