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  1. Physics

    Gravity waves exemplify the power of intelligent equations

    Discovering gravity waves confirms Einstein and illustrates the power of the human mind to discern physical phenomena hidden in mathematical equations.

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  2. Humans

    Moon bounces, bad spider leaders and more reader feedback

    Readers debate faith's role in evolution, compare politicians to spiders and more.

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  3. Science & Society

    How English became science’s lingua franca

    A new book explores the roles of war, politics and economics in the rise of English in scientific communication.

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  4. Science & Society

    Gun research faces roadblocks and a dearth of data

    Gun violence research is stifled by funding shortfalls and limitations on data access.

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  5. Science & Society

    Quantum spookiness, magnetic mysteries and more feedback

    Letters and comments from readers on quantum spookiness, Earth's magnetic field, and more.

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  6. Astronomy

    ‘Black Hole’ traces 100 years of a transformative idea

    Implied by general relativity and proven by astronomical discoveries, black holes’ existence took decades for physicists to accept.

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  7. Genetics

    Extinct species may get a second chance

    An evolutionary biologist explains the obstacles scientists must overcome to revive extinct species.

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  8. Science & Society

    Cancerous clams and other sci-fi fodder

    Fans of science fiction will find a few items in this issue sure to trip the imagination.

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  9. Science & Society

    Max Planck, originator of quantum theory, tormented by war and personal loss

    A biography by physicist Brandon Brown illuminates the personal struggles of the physics pioneer.

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  10. Animals

    ‘The Cultural Lives of Whales and Dolphins’ offers window into cetacean societies

    Dolphins and whales pass cultural knowledge to one another, the authors of a new book argue.

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  11. Anthropology

    ‘The Invaders’ sees dogs as key to modern humans’ success

    Neandertals went extinct when Homo sapiens transformed wolves into hunting aids, author proposes.

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  12. Animals

    Pigs don’t deserve the name ‘Lesser Beasts’

    From ancient forests to modern farms, pigs’ relationship with humans has been symbiotic.

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