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Giving Notice: Reflections On Capturing The Light
For years, 13.7 has brought opinions on science and culture to NPR's online readers. Commentator Tania Lombrozo reflects on her time writing for the blog, and on the science and culture of...
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From The Big Bang To This Commentary
In 13.7, we aimed to present the passion, the drama, the social and intellectual relevance of science as one of the deepest expressions of engagement with the unknown, says physicist Marcelo...
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The True, The Real And The Beautiful: 7 Years Of 'Cosmos And Culture'
Through science commentary, we created a place for exploration of deep, complex issues. There's a hunger in all of us for more than just facts — we hunger for meaning, says astrophysicist Adam...
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'Brief Answers To The Big Questions' Is Stephen Hawking's Parting Gift To...
The physicist's posthumous book highlights his belief in the rationality of nature and in our ability to uncover its secrets — and a faith in science's ability to solve humanity's biggest...
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Indian Science Congress Speakers Say Newton Was Wrong, Ancient Demon-King Had...
The remarks, which also included a claim that a Hindu god created the dinosaurs, sparked an uproar among scientists and congress organizers and on Twitter.(Image credit: Pardeep Pandit/Hindustan Times...
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People Strongly Against GMOs Had Shakier Understanding Of Food Science, Study...
GMO opponents say they want more rigorous testing by the FDA. But the study reinforces the idea that people may be reticent to learn facts they find morally upsetting, says one of the...
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Scrubbing Your House Of Bacteria Could Clear The Way For Fungus
A new study in Brazil finds that urban apartments have more diverse fungi — some healthy, some potentially not — than villages in the Amazon rainforest. (Image credit: Science Source)
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Antarctic Research Takes The Cake In These Science-Inspired Confections
A former sous chef at Antarctica's McMurdo Station is making cakes inspired by her colleagues' research projects. She says cake can be a gateway to conversations people might otherwise shy away...
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A World Champion Slam Poet Pivots To Medicine
Sudanese American Emi Mahmoud achieved massive success as a spoken word artist. Now she's switching things up and pursuing a career in science.(Image credit: László Mudra/Rockstar Photographers)
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Ishana Kumar, 12, Wins Top Award For Research Into 'Imaginary Colors'
There is a winner in one of the country's biggest middle school science competitions: the Broadcom MASTERS. Ishana Kumar looked into how retinal fatigue may play a role in seeing "imaginary...
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'Leaky Pipelines': Plug The Holes Or Change The System?
There are many reasons women leave careers. It's not fair to assume they have not met the mark; some are making positive choices for more impactful, and varied, lives, says 13.7 guest Patricia...
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A New Goal: Aim To Be Less Wrong
When beginning from the assumption that you are wrong, a criticism may be easier to construe as a helpful pointer, says psychologist Tania Lombrozo.(Image credit: H. Armstrong...
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'The Dialogues' Takes On Physics And Reality In Words And Pictures
Commentator Adam Frank interviews physicist Clifford Johnson, who has taken a new approach to the exploration of questions about the nature of the universe — the graphic novel.(Image credit: Courtesy...
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Scientists Aim To Pull Peer Review Out Of The 17th Century
Some scientists want to change the old-fashioned way scientific advancements are evaluated and communicated. But they have to overcome the power structure of the traditional journal vetting...
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The Psychology Of Fake News
How can we succeed in creating and perpetuating a culture that values and promotes truth? Cognitive scientist Tania Lombrozo considers the science of fake news — and how to protect ourselves.(Image...
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Giving Notice: Reflections On Capturing The Light
For years, 13.7 has brought opinions on science and culture to NPR's online readers. Commentator Tania Lombrozo reflects on her time writing for the blog, and on the science and culture of...
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From The Big Bang To This Commentary
In 13.7, we aimed to present the passion, the drama, the social and intellectual relevance of science as one of the deepest expressions of engagement with the unknown, says physicist Marcelo...
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The True, The Real And The Beautiful: 7 Years Of 'Cosmos And Culture'
Through science commentary, we created a place for exploration of deep, complex issues. There's a hunger in all of us for more than just facts — we hunger for meaning, says astrophysicist Adam...
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'Brief Answers To The Big Questions' Is Stephen Hawking's Parting Gift To...
The physicist's posthumous book highlights his belief in the rationality of nature and in our ability to uncover its secrets — and a faith in science's ability to solve humanity's biggest...
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Indian Science Congress Speakers Say Newton Was Wrong, Ancient Demon-King Had...
The remarks, which also included a claim that a Hindu god created the dinosaurs, sparked an uproar among scientists and congress organizers and on Twitter.(Image credit: Pardeep Pandit/Hindustan Times...
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