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'I Contain Multitudes' Is the Story of Microbes: Q&A with Ed Yong
Science writer Ed Yong investigates the complex dance between microbes and the animals they inhabit, in his new book "I Contain Multitudes."
Book Excerpt: 'Full Fathom Five: Ocean Warming and a Father's Legacy'
An excerpt from Gordon Chaplin's book "Full Fathom Five: Ocean Warming and a Father's Legacy."
'Grunt: The Curious Science of Humans at War': A Q&A with Mary Roach
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).
Summer Reading: Best Science-y Books for Kids
Long, lazy summer days are perfect for curling up in the shade or in an air-conditioned retreat indoors with a good book.
Author Ray Bradbury's Sci-Fi Art Collection Up for Auction
Fans of the renowned American author Ray Bradbury take note: The writer's personal collection of sci-fi memorabilia and art is now up for sale online.
Photos: Author Ray Bradbury's Collection of Comic Books & Sci-Fi Art
When renowned author Ray Bradbury died in 2012, he left behind a huge collection of very cool stuff.
Parents Should Read to Kids Starting in Infancy, Docs Say
Doctors should encourage parents to read to their children often, and start well before they enter school, according to a new statement from the nation's largest group of pediatricians.
