Science Germ theory denial is dangerous and on the rise Jennifer Sandlin

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Cute Animals If you need some eye bleach, watch these Matschie's tree kangaroos munching on leaves Jennifer Sandlin

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eff Happy Day Against DRM! How We'll Hill-Climb Our Way to Glory! Cory Doctorow

roleplaying games What's new in the world of tabletop gaming? (Early August Edition) Gareth Branwyn

physics Seven Brief Lessons in Physics: a thing of beauty is a joy forever Ferdinando Buscema

happy mutants Read: Chapter 3 of Walkaway, in which a university rises from the ashes Cory Doctorow

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