Suggested Readings: Dogs, Ukuleles, and Political Ideology
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Did James Bond Invent Globalization?
Ian Fleming may have understood international relations better than academics.
Human Chimeras
Human chimeras are surprisingly common and a wonder of the human reproductive process.
The Real Driver Behind Curbing Population Growth
The solution isn't minimizing poverty or supplying more contraceptives.
The Persecution of the Romani by the Nazis
Like the Jews, the Romani were victims of the Nazi's ideology of race.
Could the Apatosaurus’ Tail Break the Sound Barrier?
Research suggests that the apatosaurus' tail was an impressive appendage.
Art and the Spoils of War
The Nazis weren't the first looters of European art treasures.
Entanglement: A Milestone for Quantum Mechanics
Advances in quantum mechanics has proved the existence of entanglement, a principle even Einstein had a hard time swallowing.
How Mining Impacted the Midwestern Grasslands
Is it possible to recover from the effects of coal mining? We investigate.
Sunscreen Linked to Coral Reef Decay
Globally, we release roughly four to six thousand tons of sunscreen in coral reef areas. The result has been disastrous.