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Thomas Edison Had a Crush on Iron

Originally published in January 1898 Credit: Scientific AmericanAdvertisement “The remarkable process of crushing and magnetic separation of iron ore at…

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The Condoms of the Face: Why Some Men Refuse to Wear Masks

In the midst of rapidly rising case counts and hospitalizations during the COVID-19 pandemic, a small but incredibly loud segment…

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Hospitals Experiment with COVID-19 Treatments, Balancing Hope and Evidence

Daniel Griffin, an infectious disease specialist, was standing with a group of physicians outside the doors of the intensive care…

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Misplaced Analogies: COVID-19 Is More like a Wildfire Than a Wave

New coronavirus infections have soared to their highest levels in five states, as some leaders pause plans to reopen businesses…

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Unraveling the Mindset of Victimhood

Quick: Rate how much you agree with each of these items on a scale of 1 (“not me at all”)…

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Rolling Back Environmental Protections Under Cover of the Pandemic

In Malaysia, it’s happening so a housing development can be built. In Albania, it’s to make room for an airport.…

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Is Brain Stimulation the Key to Athletic Performance?

Halo Sport is a brain stimulator that claims to helps you develop muscle memory faster. On their website, they say:  You…

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North of the Drunken Forest

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How Nature Helps Body and Soul

This is Scientific American’s Science Talk, posted on June 27, 2020. I’m Steve Mirsky. On this episode: WILLIAMS CLIP That’s…

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How to Fight PCOS with Diet and Nutrition

What is Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)? Unfortunately, Angie, you've got plenty of company. Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is a…

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