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Editors’ Picks: Science & Nature
Skip carouselOn the endangered list…
An incredibly accessible and informative look at the current mass extinction of species caused by human innovation. Kolbert leaps through thousands of years of history and travels the world in this Pulitzer Prize–winner.
Profound & funny…
“A Short History of Nearly Everything” is a sometimes profound, sometimes funny, and always supremely clear and entertaining adventure in the realms of human knowledge, as only Bill Bryson can render it.
A microbial adversary…
Acclaimed science author Mukherjee tells the story of humanity’s most formidable adversary with the passion of a biographer in this Pulitzer Prize-winner.
Powerful evidence…
Richard Dawkins is known for providing incontrovertible evidence for some of the most politicized science of our time. He’s back in good form with this elegant and extraordinary definition of what he believes to be the true intelligent design behind our beautiful world: evolution.
The reality of science fiction…
Ever wondered how realistic science fiction is? Michio Kaku speculates about a utopian future not that far off from today, given the latest breakthroughs in physics. An exciting look at the endless possibilities.
Illuminating essays…
Honoring the Royal Society’s 350th anniversary, these essays illuminate centuries of groundbreaking work & scientific contributions that have advanced humanity.
Science meets humanities…
Brian Greene is the rare individual who has a scientific brain and a humanities heart, which allows him to explain hard, abstract concepts in such a way that makes you wish you’d paid more attention in science class.
A marine exposé…
Dive deep into the waters off coastal Maine to discover a sea bug’s life cycle, from birth to captivity, in this often funny, highly informative exposé.
Quick Reads
Skip carouselApr 6 201712 minutes
Is Matter Conscious?: Why the central problem in neuroscience is mirrored in physics.
The nature of consciousness seems to be unique among scientific puzzles. Not only do neuroscientists have no fundamental explanation for how it arises from physical states of the brain, we are not even sure whether we ever will. Astronomers wonder wh
Mar 20 20174 minutes
Why My Marriage Failed
THE FLIP OR FLOP STAR REVEALS HOW HIS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH BATTLES HELPED TRIGGER HIS DIVORCE
The Spiritual, Reductionist Consciousness of Christof Koch: What the neuroscientist is discovering is both humbling and frightening him.
Consciousness is a thriving industry. It’s not just the meditation retreats and ayahuasca shamans. Or the conferences with a heady mix of philosophers, quantum physicists, and Buddhist monks. Consciousness is a buzzing business in neuroscience labs a
Mar 27 20172 minutes
Better Dieting Through Chemistry
First, the shake: At 950 calories, 61 grams of fat, 20g of protein, and 75g of sugars in just 14 ounces of fluid, it’s the centerpiece of the starter kit for Habit LLC, a new individualized nutrition company. It’s also a beast. Even tackling it after
Apr 10 20179 minutes
Will the March for Science Matter?
Here’s a hypothesis worth testing: If anybody concerned with science was left on the fence about whether the April 22 March for Science was a worthwhile endeavor, a flurry of news in late March catalyzed them to action. Let’s look at the data. On Mar
Apr 6 20173 minutes
In Giant Virus Genes, Hints About Their Mysterious Origin
They're the Godzillas of the virus world, pushing the limit of what is considered alive. Researchers are trying to figure out where they came from. (And no, they aren't known to make people sick.)
Apr 7 20175 minutes
Getting Your Genetic Disease Risks From 23andme Is Probably A Terrible Idea
Pixabay Illuminating your DNA isn't always a good thing... If you could know whether you were going to develop a debilitating, inevitable, untreatable disease at age 50, would you want to? 23andMe is offering you that opportunity—but they’re not goin
Mar 28 20172 minutes
Elon Musk Seen Targeting Human-Computer Link In New Venture
Speculation about Musk's new company, Neuralink, centers on the name and how it might correspond to his previous statements about incorporating artificial intelligence into human brains.
Apr 13 20171 minute
Decorate Your Space With These Beautiful Science Art Posters
Stack Commerce In a world that values the Kardashians over Kelvin, the true beauty of science is often overlooked. These stunning Science and Space Art Posters change the game, celebrating amazing engineering and the wonders of astronomy with an arti
Apr 13 20172 minutes
Hotter Weather Could Make Predators Even More Vicious
Pexels Imagine nature like a scale, with predators on one side and prey on the other. When too many lions are on the prowl, antelope dwindle in numbers. When too few lions roam the savanna, antelope flourish and decimate grasslands. The balance needs
Apr 13 20179 minutes
To Fix the Climate, Tell Better Stories: The missing climate change narrative.
Here are two sets of statements from far-distant opposites in the climate change debate. The first is from Naomi Klein, who in her book This Changes Everything paints a bleak picture of a global socioeconomic system gone wrong: “There is a direct and
Apr 1 20174 minutes
Gender Hack
Four years ago, Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook, sent her son and niece to a Silicon Valley coding camp where she was dismayed to see a stark gender disparity. “Out of the 35 kids, only five were girls and two of those girls were
Mar 31 20172 minutes
What Donald Trump Teaches Us About the Fermi Paradox
Reports of U.F.O. sightings were commonplace in the 1950s. The C.I.A. recently came clean, on Twitter, concerning its role: “Reports of unusual activity in the skies in the ‘50s? It was us.” Though not entirely—some of the hoaxes of flying saucer sig
Apr 10 20171 minute
Innovation Synthetic Cartilage
Michael Belfiore Form and function Cartiva implants are made of polyvinyl alcohol, the main ingredient of contact lenses, and mimic natural cartilage to treat arthritis. Unlike the current standard of care—metal plates fused with joints—they allow
Apr 10 20172 minutes
Suck It, Sponges: Marine Jellies Were The First Animals To Evolve
Wikimedia Commons This ctenophora was evolved and kickin' long before you were a glimmer in Homo erectus' eye Crunchy or smooth peanut butter. Toilet paper tucked over or under. Clicky top or cap pens. Jellies or sponges. No, not the kitchen items—th
Mar 23 20173 minutes
Two Thirds Of Cancer Mutations Result From Completely Random DNA Mistakes
Wikimedia Commons A breast cancer cell, photographed by a scanning electron microscope, which produces a 3-dimensional images. Humans have forever questioned what causes human cancer. And we’ve come a long way: Early theories proposed by Hippocrates
Apr 4 20174 minutes
Life Is The Network, Not The Self
The fundamental unit of biology is not the self, but the network — and this view has practical consequences, says David George Haskell, author of The Song of Trees.
Apr 1 20171 minute
09 Steadying The Wind
BS WIND-HYDROPOWER HYBRID PROJECT GE Renewable Energy and Max Bögl Wind AG Wind is an abundant and increasingly cheap source of energy, but it’s intermittent. Depending on how the breeze is blowing, turbines can generate too little power, or even
Apr 12 20171 minute
There Are More Than 60,000 Tree Species Worldwide, Scientists Say
More than half of those species are only found in a single country, and many of them face extinction. The scientists hope that this database will be an important tool for conservationists.
Apr 8 20172 minutes
When Gluten Is The Villain, Could A Common Virus Be The Trigger?
About 30 percent of Americans are predisposed to celiac disease, but only 1 percent get the disease. A new study finds that a common virus may play a role in determining who gets the disease.
Mar 16 201711 minutes
Melinda Gates: The Tech Industry Needs to Fix Its Gender Problem—Now
“If we don't have women in the tech space, we won't even be asking ourselves some of the right questions.”
Apr 11 20177 minutes
CRISPR Has a Terrible Name
Imagine this: What if scientists had a tool that allowed them to edit genes directly, altering their underlying DNA? The science-fictional applications, like designer babies or Frankensteined organisms, would be obvious—although ethical and legal rul
Apr 10 20175 minutes
What Is It Like to Regain a Sense of Touch, Only to Lose It Again?
A mind-controlled robotic arm might one day feel real, but for its first two paralyzed users, the sensation is only fleeting.
Mar 16 20176 minutes
Scientists Brace for a Lost Generation in American Research
The work of a scientist is often unglamorous. Behind every headline-making, cork-popping, blockbuster discovery, there are many lifetimes of work. And that work is often mundane. We’re talking drips-of-solution-into-a-Petri-dish mundane, maintaining-
Apr 3 20171 minute
Joe Montana
REPORTED BY MARIAH HAAS Heart disease ran on my mother’s side of the family. My grandfather passed away at 54 from heart disease, and two of her brothers had heart attacks at an early age. Coming from my background as an athlete, I never really thou
Apr 3 201717 minutes
Public Universities Get an Education in Private Industry
At the University of California, Davis, researchers are regularly invited to attend on-campus meet-and-greets with potential corporate funders to discuss possible sponsorship opportunities. Handshakes and business cards are routinely exchanged—so are
Mar 17 20172 minutes
'Pokémon Go' Special Items: Your Buddy Pokémon Might Determine Which Evolution Items Drop
Could your buddy Pokémon in 'Pokémon Go' affect special item drop rates? Some players think so.
Mar 10 20172 minutes
Hybrids in Space—Crafting a Safer, Cheaper Rocket Fuel
New liquid/solid hybrid rocket fuel from Rocket Crafters reduces the chances of detonation and cuts costs drastically.
Mar 10 20174 minutes
The Iraqi Princess Fighting for Women in Science
Nisreen El-Hashemite is a medical doctor and geneticist. She is also an Iraqi princess. Now, she is using the words of Islam to advocate for women in science.
Mar 8 20173 minutes
Clorox CMO's Five Building Blocks of a Better Brand
When Eric Reynolds talks about brand building, you pay attention. As the CMO of Clorox Company -- and a CMO Club Marketing Innovation Award-winner -- Reynolds is leading the charge for household names like Brita and Burt's Bees, directing his teams t
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It’s time to power down…
Facebook and phone games are addicting, but it’s hard to see how much they’ve shifted our behavior personally and societally. Alter makes connections between drug addictions and tech ones, and provides advice on how to overcome constantly checking emails to form meaningful IRL relationships once again.
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Skip carouselSecrets from Twitter…
Twitter’s founder, Biz Stone, has a lot of wisdom to share. The incredible success of Twitter can be traced to the creative thinking Biz & co applied to every aspect of the company’s founding. It’s an incredibly inspiring read, encouraging readers to be more creative in everyday thinking.
Voice of the future…
This thrilling biography of the visionary who went from making billions selling PayPal to creating innovative and ambitious companies like SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity is essential reading for anyone intrigued by entrepreneurs, technology, or the future.
Fascinating history…
The story of the people who built computers and the Internet follows the winding path to the present through innovators like Ada Lovelace, Alan Turing, Larry Page and Bill Gates. It's an inspiring tale that makes you appreciate the ingenuity of our connected world all the more.
An Insider's Tour...
Enter Google’s headquarters for an insider’s tour & learn about everything from the history & founders, to the policies & work ethos, that has shaped its innovative output for decades.
Imaginative & impactful…
Isaacson’s exclusive biography brings this generation’s leading innovator to life again, illustrating the impact of imagination through interviews and anecdotes.
Silicon Valley’s Most Inspiring Innovators
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