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How To Fight The Brain’s Desire For Revenge
The new book “The Science of Revenge” explores the neuroscience of revenge, and how its addictive potential could make it dangerous.
The Ruin And Redemption Of The American Prairie
Tallgrass prairies in the United States were cleared for industrial farms. Can the lost biodiversity be restored?
Meet A Pioneer Of Modern Weather Prediction
In a new memoir, a climate scientist reflects on his journey from a rural village in India to the cutting edge of weather forecasting.
17:23
A New Book On The Horrifying, Creative World Of Insect Zombies
“Rise of the Zombie Bugs” explores how parasites create real-life zombies in the insect and invertebrate world.
How ‘Zombie’ Parasites Control Their Victims’ Minds
The idea of zombies has fascinated humans for centuries. Real-life parasites have been taking over the minds of insects for eons.
17:14
A Blind Inventor’s Life Of Advocacy And Innovation
In “Connecting Dots: A Blind Life,” inventor Josh Miele recounts his life story and path to becoming an accessibility designer.
17:31
The Lack Of Science In Road Design Is Deadly
Are traffic engineering decisions based on evidence-based research? Not as much as you might think.
What Traffic Engineers Don’t Want You To Know
The way our streets are designed is killing us. A recent book details how the field of traffic engineering needs to catch up to the science.
17:18
The Many, Many Ways Tuberculosis Shaped Human Life
In a new book, author John Green traces how the disease has impacted culture, geography, and even fashion over the centuries.
A Young Tuberculosis Patient Gives A Tour Of The Hospital
In a new book, author John Green writes about visiting a tuberculosis hospital in Sierra Leone, where he met a TB patient not unlike his son.