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The Force That Makes Planes Fly Could Fuel Rooftop Wind PowerThe Force That Makes Planes Fly Could Fuel Rooftop Wind Power

The Force That Makes Planes Fly Could Fuel Rooftop Wind Power

Solar panels perched on the roofs of houses and other buildings are an increasingly common sight in the U.S., but…

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U.S. Forbids Uranium Sales to Soviet UnionU.S. Forbids Uranium Sales to Soviet Union

U.S. Forbids Uranium Sales to Soviet Union

Originally published in April 1956 Credit: Scientific AmericanAdvertisement “The U.S. will release 88,000 pounds of fissionable uranium 235 for research…

5 years ago
Astronomers May Have Captured the First Ever Image of Nearby Exoplanet Proxima CAstronomers May Have Captured the First Ever Image of Nearby Exoplanet Proxima C

Astronomers May Have Captured the First Ever Image of Nearby Exoplanet Proxima C

Little is more enticing than the prospect of seeing alien worlds around other stars—and perhaps one day even closely studying…

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The Right Way to Talk across DividesThe Right Way to Talk across Divides

The Right Way to Talk across Divides

In the wake of the 2016 U.S. presidential election, three longtime friends—author David Blankenhorn, family therapist Bill Doherty and family…

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Healthcare Workers Are Scared, Sad, Exhausted—and AngryHealthcare Workers Are Scared, Sad, Exhausted—and Angry

Healthcare Workers Are Scared, Sad, Exhausted—and Angry

Front line health care professionals, particularly nurses, physician assistants and doctors, are experiencing a range of complex emotions during the…

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Effective Psychological Therapy May Slow Cellular AgingEffective Psychological Therapy May Slow Cellular Aging

Effective Psychological Therapy May Slow Cellular Aging

Depression, anxiety and other psychiatric disorders can also influence physical health; they are linked with increased risk of heart disease,…

5 years ago
The (Potential) Upside of Sheltering in Place for CouplesThe (Potential) Upside of Sheltering in Place for Couples

The (Potential) Upside of Sheltering in Place for Couples

As the global strategy for slowing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic changes from containment to mitigation, millions of residents…

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Covid-19 and Climate Change Threats Compound in Minority CommunitiesCovid-19 and Climate Change Threats Compound in Minority Communities

Covid-19 and Climate Change Threats Compound in Minority Communities

For 20 years, even before the movement had a name, Hilton Kelley was fighting for environmental justice in his hometown…

5 years ago
Antibody Tests for the Coronavirus May Not Change EverythingAntibody Tests for the Coronavirus May Not Change Everything

Antibody Tests for the Coronavirus May Not Change Everything

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called them a ‘game changer’. Antibody tests have captured the world’s attention for their potential…

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Our 3000th Episode – Scientific AmericanOur 3000th Episode – Scientific American

Our 3000th Episode – Scientific American

Mirsky (left) attempts to interview Arctic expert. Credit: Robin LloydSome "highlights" from the last 13.5 years of this podcast. In…

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