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The Multiverse of 1686
Speculation on multiple universes goes back farther than you might think.
Meet Seven Extraordinary Women Scientists
A neuroscientist turned designer has created a unique celebration of women’s history month.
A Prescription for Awe
In the debate between religion and science, wonder is what the doctor ordered.
The Woman the Mercury Astronauts Couldn’t Do Without
Katherine Johnson negotiated the dynamics of both race and space.
How Einstein and Schrödinger Conspired to Kill a Cat
The rise of fascism shaped Schrödinger’s cat fable.
Why Sports Die
Sports don’t survive their cultures of origin if they resist modern measurement.
The Father of Modern Metal
The creation of stainless steel took equal parts metallurgy and perseverance.
The Brilliant “Baloney Slicer” That Started the Digital Age
How the hard disk drive married two very powerful concepts.
The Common Genius of Lincoln and Einstein
The president and the physicist teach us a lesson about moral genius.