From the tiniest microscopic particles to some of the biggest structures on earth, the new science of astrobiology is leading the way to the discovery of life elsewhere in the universe. Dimitar Sasselov explains why the creation of the world's first artificial cells will revolutionize lifeon our planet.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Drew Gilpin Faust's latest book, This Republic of Suffering, explores one of the most sobering aspects of the Civil War: its colossal death toll.
Cary Sudler returns to his ancestral home to apologize to the black members of his family for the injustice of slavery.
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a Nigerian novelist whose book "Half of A Yellow Sun" is set during the period of civil violence surrounding the creation of Biafra.
Ariel Levy tells Anne Strainchamps we are living in a Feminist’s nightmare.
Elizabeth Goodenough edited a book called “The Secret Spaces of Childhood.” Children’s author Zibby Oneal is one of the contributors to the book.
Writer David Morris explains why "Solo Faces" by James Salter is one of his favorite books.
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