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Recommended Books, April 2020 – Scientific American

Scientific American April 2020Bird’s-eye views of Earth, Civil War submarine mystery, and moreThe Human Planet: Earth at the Dawn of…

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Methane Levels Reach an All-Time High

A preliminary estimate from NOAA finds that levels of atmospheric methane, a potent heat-trapping gas, have hit an all-time high.…

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What to Know about Visiting National Parks during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The SARS-CoV-2 virus currently burning through world populations has caused us to take extreme measures to flatten the infection curve.…

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Leading with the Unknowns in COVID-19 Models

As the U.S. tops the chart on COVID-19 cases and growth rate, the theme of regret is ubiquitous in the…

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Remembering Big Bang Basher Fred Hoyle

The recent deaths of Freeman Dyson, Philip Anderson and Margaret Burbidge have stirred up memories of other giants of physics. I’m posting profiles of some…

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Disease Outbreaks Happen All the Time, But…

As we adjust to life in the midst the COVID-19 pandemic, the scientific community is working overtime to understand the…

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What Recovery From COVID-19 Looks Like

Reports of recovery from serious illness caused by the coronavirus have been trickling in from around the world. Physicians are…

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50, 100 & 150 Years Ago: April 2020

Scientific American April 2020Window Glass: Modernity on ViewHaving trouble accessing this article? Please visit our FAQ page for more informationSupport…

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To the Angry Grown-Ups in My Town

Please. I know it’s hard right now. I know it’s confusing. I know I’m confused. But they are confused too.…

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Waiter, What’s This Worm Doing in My Sushi

I’m a big fan of sushi and ceviche, so I was alarmed to see the headline on a recent news…

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