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What If We're Wrong? History Suggests Everything Will Be Disproved
By Jim McLauchlin published
Hindsight is 20/20, right? That's the premise of a new book that poses the question: What if we were wrong?
Book Excerpt: 'But What If We're Wrong?' (US 2016)
By Live Science Staff published
An excerpt from the new book "But What If We're Wrong?: Thinking About the Present As If It Were the Past" by Chuck Klosterman.
'Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War': A Q&A with Mary Roach
By Denise Chow published
Author Mary Roach's new book dives into the science of the military — a world that encompasses research on everything from heatstroke to the medical benefits of maggots (yes, maggots).
Is Digital Multitasking Good for Teens?
By Rachael Rettner published
The more time teens spend multitasking with various tech devices, the worse they tend to perform on academic tests, a small new study suggests.
School Start Times in U.S. States: Full List
By Rachael Rettner published
Most U.S. middle and high schools start too early. Here's a list of the average start time for schools in each state.
Does Music Give You Math Skills? It's a Tricky Equation
By Naomi Eide published
Will Mozart truly boost your mathematical mind?
5 Things I Learned When my Research Went Viral
By Heidi Appel published
We researchers all wonder whether reaching a broader audience for our academic work is worth the time and effort. Here’s a recent experience that may help you decide.
Women's Progress in Science and Engineering Since 1973 (Infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Men outnumbered women 10 to 1 in the early Seventies, but today that gap has closed to two to one.
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