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The First True Ornithologist - JSTOR Daily

Though he was once dismissed as a dilettante, naturalist Francis Willughby was in fact part of the vanguard of observation-based modern science.

Matthew WillsOct 5, 20183 min read
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Why Would Scientists Give an Octopus Ecstasy? - JSTOR Daily

In a perplexing recent study, researchers dosed octopuses. Turns out, scientists have long studied the similarities between cephalopod and human brains.

James MacDonaldOct 7, 20182 min read
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Governing Fisheries in the High Seas - JSTOR Daily

Overfishing is a huge problem in international waters. Some suggest a fishing ban. Others stress a shared shift toward cooperation and long-term thinking.

James MacDonaldOct 5, 20183 min read
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A Book of Divination for the End of the World - JSTOR Daily

The Falnama, or Book of Omens, combined apocalyptic representations from many sources. Say a prayer, ask your question, and flip to a random page.

Elizabeth WinterhalterOct 4, 20185 min read
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"A refusal by subjects to obey": Gene Sharp's Theory of Nonviolence - JSTOR Daily

Gene Sharp, repeatedly nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. has been called the "Machiavelli of nonviolence" and the "Clausewitz of nonviolent warfare."

Matthew WillsFeb 28, 20172 min read
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Anita Hill, Declining Divorce, and Reviving the Dead - JSTOR Daily

Well-researched stories from The Cut, Vox, and other great publications that bridge the gap between news and scholarship.

The EditorsOct 2, 20181 min read
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Will National Parks Disappear Due to Climate Change? - JSTOR Daily

Temperatures and droughts have spiked at much higher rates in parks than elsewhere.

Lina ZeldovichSep 25, 20184 min read
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Charles Knowlton, the Father of American Birth Control - JSTOR Daily

Decades after Charles Knowlton died, his book would be credited with the reversal of population growth in England and the popularization of contraception in the United States.

Amy SohnMar 21, 201811 min read
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This Week in Sustainability: From Ice Age to Internet Age, Scientists Look for Clues to Species’ Extinctions - JSTOR Daily

Scientists explore the causes--climate change, habitat destruction, and more--that decimated animals and humans alike, from Ice Age to Internet Age.

Lina ZeldovichAug 28, 20176 min read
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Natural and Man-Made Disasters, from Atom Weather to Fire Ants - JSTOR Daily

Mother Nature’s wrath can be unpredictable and random, but history shows that humankind is ultimately responsible for many "natural disasters."

Lina ZeldovichSep 11, 20175 min read
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West Coast Infernos, Midday Mudslides, and the Little Cool Beans that Might Save the World - JSTOR Daily

Wildfires and public health, predicting floods, and substituting beans for beef were top stories in environmental news this week.

Lina ZeldovichAug 13, 20175 min read
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What Makes a Brain "Speech Ready?" - JSTOR Daily

Can monkeys talk? According to new research, they could, if their brains would let them.

James MacDonaldJan 5, 20173 min read
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Bringing Ancient Meals to Life

Recreating ancient meals--complete with 2500-year-old booze--is no easy feat.

James MacDonaldNov 19, 20162 min read
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The Problem With Nuclea Fusion

For decades physicists have pursued a long-shot approach to clean power—nuclear fusion.

James MacDonaldNov 13, 20163 min read
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The Weirdest Dwarf Planets Discovered So Far - JSTOR Daily

The solar system is apparently more crowded than we thought: astronomers have discovered a new dwarf planet. Some dwarf planets don't play by the rules.

James MacDonaldOct 21, 20162 min read
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Can Animals Really Predict Earthquakes? - JSTOR Daily

Stories of animals behaving erratically before earthquakes have circulated for thousands of years.

James MacDonaldSep 15, 20162 min read
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The Next Frontier in Synthetic Biology - JSTOR Daily

Researchers have built something pretty weird­—an artificial stingray. Ethicists and legal experts are still debating the rise of synthetic biology.

James MacDonaldAug 5, 20162 min read
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Do We Really Need Robot Farmers? - JSTOR Daily

As weather heats up and climate change progresses, fieldwork will grow more hazardous.

Lina ZeldovichSep 18, 20184 min read
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Suggested Readings: Judging Parents, Killing Pests, Distributing Heroin - JSTOR Daily

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The EditorsSep 20, 20162 min read
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Suggested Readings: Real-time Evolution, Perks of Code-Switching, and Clinton’s Face - JSTOR Daily

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The EditorsSep 27, 20162 min read
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Suggested Readings: Homesickness on Mars, Single-Serving Studies, Super-Raccoons - JSTOR Daily

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The EditorsOct 4, 20162 min read
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Suggested Readings: Jane Jacobs, Dangers of Economic Growth, and Two Trillion Galaxies - JSTOR Daily

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The EditorsOct 18, 20162 min read
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Suggested Readings: Laughter, Weird Evolution, and Non-Citizen Voting - JSTOR Daily

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The EditorsOct 25, 20162 min read
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Suggested Readings: Adolescence, the Middle Passage, and the Wonders of the Antarctic - JSTOR Daily

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The EditorsNov 1, 20162 min read
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Suggested Readings: Gender at the Polls, Daylight Savings, Religion and Standing Rock

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The EditorsNov 8, 20162 min read
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Suggested Readings: Remembering Castro, linguistics of racism, outrunning alcohol

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The EditorsNov 29, 20162 min read
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Suggested Readings: Immigration Raids, Muslim Cool, and Life as a Bee

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The EditorsDec 6, 20162 min read
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Friday Reads: Best Books Lists

Who invented the "Best Books" list?

The EditorsDec 9, 20162 min read
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Suggested Readings: Dinosaur Feathers, Filthy Showerheads, and the American Dream

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The EditorsDec 13, 20162 min read
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Suggested Readings: Celebrating 2016, Aging Well, and Growing New Ears - JSTOR Daily

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The EditorsJan 2, 20172 min read