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Democratizing Science

Democratizing Science Pexels From tracking migrating birds to monitoring changes in weather and climate, there are only so many data points a scientist can collect. To boost their reach, many...

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Silkpunk Sci-Fi Author Ken Liu Talks Fantasy, Technology and the Future of...

Ken Liu, author of the Dandelion Dynasty series, is one of the leading new voices in science fiction. His worlds are teeming with airships and submarines crafted from silk, sinew and feather. Liu...

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The Wondrous World of Roald Dahl’s Imagination

Roald Dahl created some of the most iconic, beautifully strange worlds in children’s literature — just think “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” or “James and the Giant Peach.” In this exclusive Q+A,...

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Climate Change Is Knocking On The Door Of Our Urban Fortresses

From historic flooding to the northward march of Zika-infected mosquitoes, climate risks are affecting the United States, but how prepared are local governments for such threats? Not very, according...

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From Seaweed Spaghetti To ‘Weed Cookies

Seaweed is an acquired taste. However, rich in nutrients and cheap to produce, it could replace carbon-intensive foods on menus everywhere. With that in mind, Lisette Kreischer and Marcel Schuttelaar...

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Silkpunk Sci-Fi Author Ken Liu Talks Fantasy, Technology and the Future of...

Ken Liu, author of the Dandelion Dynasty series, is one of the leading new voices in science fiction. His worlds are teeming with airships and submarines crafted from silk, sinew and feather. Liu...

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Are jellyfish going to take over the ocean?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fmwA8-R0PI// Jellyfish have been around for half a billion years, and they’re flourishing. While beautiful, they pose a tremendous threat to people and property, and...

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The Wondrous World of Roald Dahl’s Imagination

Roald Dahl created some of the most iconic, beautifully strange worlds in children’s literature — just think “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” or “James and the Giant Peach.” In this exclusive Q+A,...

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While Preserved for Generations, Yellowstone is Not Protected From a Changing...

When considering how to celebrate Yellowstone and the National Parks Centennial, National Geographic reached out to award-winning writer David Quammen. The author of ten books and a columnist for...

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If People Were Cockroaches, Adapting to Climate Change Would Be Easy

As the planet warms, insects will migrate into new habitats and environments as they adapt. However, the cockroach is already among the most adapted animals on the planet—will it weather climate...

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Under the Shroud of Mt. Pinatubo’s Massive Climate Impact

When Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991, it was a truly catastrophic event. Its gasses spread across the globe, and led to measurable cooling. Recently, climate scientist John Fasullo and his colleagues...

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From Seaweed Spaghetti To ‘Weed Cookies

Seaweed is an acquired taste. However, rich in nutrients and cheap to produce, it could replace carbon-intensive foods on menus everywhere. With that in mind, Lisette Kreischer and Marcel Schuttelaar...

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Silkpunk Sci-Fi Author Ken Liu Talks Fantasy, Technology and the Future of...

Ken Liu, author of the Dandelion Dynasty series, is one of the leading new voices in science fiction. His worlds are teeming with airships and submarines crafted from silk, sinew and feather. Liu...

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Are jellyfish going to take over the ocean?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fmwA8-R0PI// Jellyfish have been around for half a billion years, and they’re flourishing. While beautiful, they pose a tremendous threat to people and property, and...

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While Preserved for Generations, Yellowstone is Not Protected From a Changing...

When considering how to celebrate Yellowstone and the National Parks Centennial, National Geographic reached out to award-winning writer David Quammen. The author of ten books and a columnist for...

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If People Were Cockroaches, Adapting to Climate Change Would Be Easy

As the planet warms, insects will migrate into new habitats and environments as they adapt. However, the cockroach is already among the most adapted animals on the planet—will it weather climate...

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Democratizing Science

Democratizing Science Pexels From tracking migrating birds to monitoring changes in weather and climate, there are only so many data points a scientist can collect. To boost their reach, many...

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Under the Shroud of Mt. Pinatubo’s Massive Climate Impact

When Mt. Pinatubo erupted in 1991, it was a truly catastrophic event. Its gasses spread across the globe, and led to measurable cooling. Recently, climate scientist John Fasullo and his colleagues...

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Citizen Scientist: Searching for Heroes and Hope in an Age of Extinction

Citizen Scientist Pexels Science is built from observations, and for a subject as vast as global climate, there is no way for any one researcher — or team — to gather all the information alone. More...

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Democratizing Science

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