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  1. Disease Maps: Epidemics on the Ground by Tom Koch

    This unconventional history charts the rise of epidemiology by examining how maps have been used to follow the spread of disease. Univ. of Chicago Press, 2011, 330 p., $45

  2. The Dolphin in the Mirror: Exploring Dolphin Minds and Saving Dolphin Lives by Diana Reiss

    A dolphin researcher describes studies of the animals’ intelligence and makes a case for their protection. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2011, 276 p., $27

  3. The Prince of Evolution: Peter Kropotkin’s Adventures in Science and Politics by Lee Alan Dugatkin

    A biologist tells the tale of Peter Kropotkin, a Russian prince whose adventures and studies of evolution and society made him an international celebrity. CreateSpace, 2011, 121 p., $12.99

  4. Cosmic Numbers: The Numbers That Define Our Universe by James D. Stein

    The stories behind numbers — their discoveries and relationships to one another — come to life in this tale of universal constants. Basic Books, 2011, 228 p., $25.99

  5. BOOK REVIEW: Empire of the Beetle: How Human Folly and a Tiny Bug Are Killing North America’s Great Forests (David Suzuki Foundation Series) by Andrew Nikiforuk

    Review by Sid Perkins.

  6. BOOK REVIEW: A More Perfect Heaven: How Copernicus Revolutionized the Cosmos by Dava Sobel

    Review by Nadia Drake.

  7. Life

    Life

    Birds' share of dinosaur extinction, the 'battle' between cattle and wildlife and more in this week's news.

  8. Humans

    Humans

    Love songs top charts, wandering minds prepare for the future and more in this week’s news.

  9. Space

    Atom & Cosmos

    Alien extreme weather, nature vs. nurture in stars and more in this week’s news.

  10. Chemistry

    Molecules/Matter & Energy

    An atom steps in as a mirror, ladybug chemical weapons and more in this week's news.

  11. Earth

    Earth/Environment

    Diamonds from the depths have shallow elements, New Zealand earthquake helped triggered its successor and more in this week’s news.

  12. Ancient Rome forbade downtown traffic in day

    Roman road congestion is as enduring as the Eternal City.