Poems: ‘Fractal’ and ‘In Practice’
Science in meter and verse
Science in meter and verse
The Endangered Species Act is an emergency measure turning 50 this year. Focusing on ecosystem preservation can keep us from ever needing it
An Aboriginal language provides unexpected insight into how language influences perception
The Endangered Species Act requires that every U.S. plant and animal be saved from extinction, but after 50 years, we have to do much more to prevent a biodiversity crisis
The biology of aging shows ways to lengthen your healthspan, years free of serious disease
Why scary things can be fun, how to grow materials in space, and language’s influence on the mind
Warming waters pose a danger to Atlantic salmon. A new effort aims to lower the temperature in waterways used by the fish to spawn
Under the right conditions, the spadefoot tadpole will transform into a voracious predator of its own species.
From Gilgamesh to Star Wars, the narrative blueprint underpinning many heroic tales can offer a powerful way to reframe experiences
Increasing NASA’s budget would ease pressure and allow it to dream even bigger
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