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    “Ghost DNA Hints at Africa’s Missing Ancient Humans”

    Feb 13, 2020

    Carl Zimmer writes on the newest findings on ancient DNA:



    “Even Physicists Don’t Understand Quantum Mechanics”

    Feb 02, 2020

    Before our program with Sean Carroll, read his article on the latest questions in quantum mechanics.



    “2019 was the second-warmest year on record, NASA and NOAA say”

    Jan 15, 2020

    Did 2019 feel a little hotter? Check out what climate scientists have to say:  



    “Eight science stories to watch for in 2020”

    Jan 03, 2020

    Mars? Early cancer detection? Climate commitments? Keep your eye out for these stories in 2020:



    “Y2K @ 20”

    Dec 23, 2019

    A cool, interactive end-of-the-year post reflecting on 20 years since Y2K with contributions from ALOUD on Science moderator Nellie Bowles:



    “The Illness That Had No Name”

    Dec 01, 2019

    Read about Amanda Stern, mental health advocate and the curator for this week’s “Anxiously Yours” program:



    “We Teach A.I. Systems Everything, Including Our Biases”

    Nov 16, 2019

     A timely read to consider for our program with Dr. Achuta Kadambi.



    “Where’s the Waste? A ‘Circular’ Food Economy Could Combat Climate Change”

    Nov 09, 2019

    The future is in wastewater! Upcoming ALOUD on Science guest Dr. William Tarpeh reimagines water conservation. Read up on this trailblazing science.



    “Sea gulls love In-N-Out. But their diet may be changing their Channel Islands home”

    Oct 20, 2019

    How is California’s favorite burger impacting the environment? Get familiar with soon-to-be ALOUD on Science moderator Deborah Netburn’s work.



    “This Treatment Can Cure Cancer. Can It Mend the Heart?”

    Oct 01, 2019

    The latest on immunotherapy!



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