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In this lively and illuminating discussion of his landmark research, esteemed primatologist Frans de Waal argues...  Read More >>

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This is the story of the discovery of the first human cancer virus. Through intriguing accounts that include some...  Read More >>

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The “Rudolf Mössbauer Story” recounts the history of the discovery of the “Mössbauer Effect” in 1958 by Rudolf Mössbauer...  Read More >>

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Tells a story that uses science to explain what life is and where it first came from, offering answers to the very...  Read More >>

Forget Newton's clockwork universe. Welcome to Dice World.  Read More >>

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Explains why fantasy in the Harry Potter and Dresden Files novels cannot adhere strictly to scientific laws, and...  Read More >>

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A bold exploration of the human brain's potential by the internationally bestselling author of The Singularity is...  Read More >>

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