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We’re Reading the Coronavirus Numbers Wrong (New York Times opinion)
Mathematician John Allen Paulos argues that up-to-the-minute reports and statistics can unintentionally distort the facts.
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How to Interpret Findings from Research Studies (New York Times Parenting)
There’s more than meets the eye — here are some tips to help avoid confusion when reading about scientific studies.
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What Star Trek Can Teach Us About Evolution (Scientific American podcast)
Duke University evolutionary biologist Mohamed Noor talks about his book Live Long and Evolve: What Star Trek Can Teach Us About Evolution, Genetics, and Life on Other Worlds.
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The Night Sky Will Never Be the Same Because of Elon Musk’s Starlink Satellites (The Atlantic)
The satellites, meant to provide worldwide Internet access, are leaving diagonal white streaks cutting across astronomical images.
