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The Radical Humanism of the Soviet Planetarium
This planetarium was hailed as a successor to Russian theater and the Orthodox Church.
The Stick Is an Unsung Hero of Human Evolution
Stone’s silent sister in the archaeological record.
You’re Descended from Royalty and So Is Everybody Else
Anybody you can name from ancient history is in your family tree.
Eclipses Make Great Yardsticks
How to measure the Earth with shadows.
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.
If Not Darwin, Who?
An alternative history of the great ideas of science.
My Life with the Physics Dream Team
Freeman Dyson on working with the greatest physicists of the 20th century.
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