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Finding Meaning In The Cosmos
In her new memoir, astrobiologist Dr. Aomawa Shields describes how a quest for life in the cosmos helped her find meaning on Earth.
Looking To Outer Space To Find Meaning On Earth
A quest for life in the cosmos has given astronomer and astrobiologist Dr. Aomawa Shields new perspective on a meaningful life on Earth.
The Stories Of The First Six Women Astronauts
You know Sally Ride. But what about the other first women astronauts? A new book from space reporter Loren Grush illuminates their stories.
A Mathematician Asks ‘Is Math Real?’
When math is based on abstract concepts, how do we know it’s correct? Dr. Eugenia Cheng takes on that question in a new book.
Where Math Comes From
Math isn’t just about following rules. It’s about figuring out why they exist, and if there’s a way to break them.
What ‘The Challenger’ Meant For Women Astronauts
In the moments before Sally Ride entered the cockpit of ‘The Challenger,’ the five other women in line for the task reflect on being pioneers.
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Where Technology Meets Ableism
In her new book, “Against Technoableism,” Dr. Ashley Shew argues that cutting-edge technology is not always a needed solution for disability.
Ask Disabled People What They Want. It’s Not Always Technology.
While our lives are deeply entangled with technologies of all kinds, technology can be seen as a “solution” to the “problem” of disability.
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Can Earth’s Past Climate Help Us Understand Today’s Crisis?
Renowned climate scientist Michael Mann talks about how important it is to take action now—before we see climate change’s worst consequences.
How Earth’s Climate Has Guided Human History
Misunderstanding climate variability can stall climate action, but navigating nuance is the path to positive change.