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Strange Worms Are Taking Their Place on Your Family Tree
The Cambrian explosion of animal life now seems more like a whimper.
Why Are Wheelchairs More Stigmatized Than Glasses?
Improving the lives of disabled people is more than an engineering project.
How Do You Say “Life” in Physics?
A new theory sheds light on the emergence of life’s complexity.
When You Listen to Music, You’re Never Alone
Technology hasn’t diminished the social quality of listening to music.
The Ecologist Who Threw Starfish
Robert Paine showed us the surprising importance of predators.
Families of Choice Are Remaking America
Through their networks of friends, singles are strengthening society’s social bonds.
Spark of Science: Childhood Discovery
Kirk Johnson’s mom gave him 5 minutes at a rest stop. It was enough to find an arrowhead.
When Dating Algorithms Can Watch You Blush
The next generation of dating algorithms will use real-life interactions.
