This Poet Turns To Science In Times Of Uncertainty
Poet Jane Hirshfield takes on crises both biological and human in her book “Ledger.”
New Data Support Human Arrival In North America 22,000 Years Ago
A new analysis of ancient footprints in White Sands, New Mexico, adds to the debate about when humans arrived in North America.
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How Artists And Scientists Collaborated To Make Art About HIV
At an HIV research conference earlier this year, HIV-positive artists and scientists were paired together to create art for an exhibition.
How This Composer Integrated Neuroscience Into Her Music
Composer Sarah Hennies’ new piece “Motor Tapes” was inspired by a neurological theory of the same name. How did she translate it to music?
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Making Neuroscience Into Music
Composer Sarah Hennies’ new piece “Motor Tapes” was inspired by a neurological theory of the same name. How did she translate it to music?
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The Climate Movement Should Be Funnier
Research suggests that comedy is a powerful way to mobilize people. So what makes a good laugh a motivating force?
How Video Game Devs And Musicians Are Processing Climate Change
How does our changing climate get expressed in a folk song versus a video game?
How Scientifically Accurate Are The Sharks In ‘Meg 2: The Trench’?
The new monster action flick plays fast and loose with ancient shark science, but this megalodon researcher doesn’t mind that much.
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Your Guide To Conquering History’s Greatest Catastrophes
Author Cody Cassidy’s new book uses science and the benefit of hindsight to figure out how to survive some of history’s biggest disasters.
Could You Outrun A T. Rex? Try An Experiment To Check.
“How to Survive History” is a guide to surviving history’s most dangerous events. Some solutions are surprisingly attainable.