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Far Beyond Their Native Habitat, Parrots Rule The Roost
Brooklyn’s parrots are just one example of how the ingenious bird has learned to thrive in strange places.
How Star Trek Incorporates Real-Life Science
Astrophysicist Dr. Erin Macdonald talks about consulting on the famous series and the real (and fictional) science on screen.
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Revisiting The Nuclear Age With ‘Oppenheimer’
In Christopher Nolan’s new film, moviegoers will face the United States’ contentious nuclear history.
Ancient Skeletal Remains: Sex, Gender, And Archaeology
Ancient skeletal remains are more than just bones–archaeologists use them to determine the gender, sex, and roles of ancient peoples.
What Happens When A Giant Monster Goes Nuclear In An Alternate Universe?
In the alternate world of John Scalzi’s “The Kaiju Preservation Society,” giant monsters explode like nuclear bombs. It’s a regular Tuesday.
Changing Parasites’ Bad Reputation With Monster Girl Art
From ‘Alien’ to ‘The Last of Us,’ parasites have a gruesome reputation. But this parasitologist is using anime-inspired art to change that.
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How Fungi Are Breaking The Binary: A Queer Approach To Ecology
An interdisciplinary group of scientists, researchers, and artists are using queerness as a lens to better understand the natural world.
Why This Sound Artist Recorded Nature And Human Life For 40 Years
Jim Metzner, a pioneer of science radio, looks back on his lifetime of nature recordings, now heading for the Library of Congress.
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How Art Can Help Treat Dementia And Trauma
A new book investigates the relatively new field of neuroaesthetics, which researches the effects that artistic experiences have on the brain.
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The Best Summer Books Of 2023, According To Two Science Writers
Two science writers weigh in on their favorite nonfiction and fiction books for the summer season.