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The Superorganism That Created the Pandemic
A spotlight on the species that dominates the global ecosystem.
Only Disconnect! A Pandemic Reading of E.M. Forster
The astonishing relevance of the British writer’s story, “The Machine Stops.”
What if Another Crisis Strikes During This Pandemic?
A warning from history about simultaneous disasters.
A Doctor Puts Telemedicine to the Test During COVID-19
An advocate of virtual exams has a second opinion.
Why I Built a Dumb Cell Phone with a Rotary Dial
You too can build a phone that feels good to use. Some soldering required.
To Beat COVID-19, Think Like a Fighter Pilot
How an aerial-combat theory can help fight the outbreak.
The Good and Bad News from a Coronavirus Pandemic Model
An alarming warning from experts before the real outbreak.
The Man Who Saw the Pandemic Coming
Will the world now wake up to the global threat of zoonotic diseases?
How Your Body Knows What Time It Is
Uncovering the molecules that keep our mind and body in a daily rhythm.
How to Make Sense of Quantum Physics
Superdeterminism, a long-abandoned idea, may help us overcome the current crisis in physics.
An Open Letter to Telescope Protesters in Hawaii
Why astronomy on Mauna Kea is not a desecration but a duty.