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A new book reveals stories of ancient life written in North America’s rocks
In ‘How the Mountains Grew,’ John Dvorak probes the interlinked geology and biology buried within the rocks of North America.
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A century of science has pushed the boundaries of human reproduction even beyond writers’ imaginations.
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Science & SocietyHow science overlooks Asian Americans
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EarthInvisible bursts of electricity from volcanoes signal explosive eruptions
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Health & MedicineHow COVID-19 vaccines were made so quickly without cutting corners
Usually it takes years to get both test results and FDA authorization, but speedy spread of the virus and eager volunteers shrunk the shots’ timeline.
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In ‘Finding the Mother Tree,’ Suzanne Simard recounts how she discovered hidden networks in forests.
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Animals‘Fathom’ seeks to unravel humpback whales’ soulful songs
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Science & Society50 years ago, UFO sightings in the United States went bust
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EarthA new book uses stories from tsunami survivors to decode deadly waves
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