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Fans of Maria Popova’s BrainPickings.org have much to rejoice about with her first book celebrating the lives of underappreciated figures in science and art. Popova brings a whimsical, winding eloquence to these brainy, sweeping topics that will leave you in awe.
Valentine's Day…
It’s time to have a heart-to-heart with one of your body’s most vital and romanticized organs. Keep your finger on the pulse with this microhistory from cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar.
SXSW 2019…
Jaron Lanier, one of the founding fathers of virtual reality, is slated to be a speaker at SXSW this year. While he clearly believes in tech’s power to do good, he strongly advocates that you should delete your social media accounts. You’ve probably heard many of these arguments before, but not so cuttingly or convincingly as Lanier lays them out.
Facebook Turns 15…
Launched in 2004 from a Harvard dorm, Facebook celebrates its 15th anniversary this month. For better or worse, the tech giant has changed the way we communicate. Go back to the beginning with the book behind the Oscar-winning “The Social Network.”
Black History Month…
Thanks to Shetterly’s blockbuster book, the black female mathematicians whose calculations were critical to winning the space race in a still-segregated America are a hidden history no more. A crucial story that challenges our conceptions.
Valentine's Day…
What exactly is love anyway? An anthropologist scanned the brains of people in love to find out. Her fascinating results shine a light on everything from love at first sight to the evolution of passion. Stimulating for both the romantic-at-heart and the scientifically-minded.
Oscar nominee…
Neil Armstrong became a larger-than-life figure after taking one giant leap for mankind. Author James Hansen brings this star of aviation back down to Earth in this detailed, myth-busting biography. Ryan Gosling plays Armstrong in the movie adaptation, which is nominated for four Oscars, including best production design and best visual effects.
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