Tag: science history
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Mother Nature as a Geopolitical Force
History is biased, and not just because the victors tend to write it. The study of history is largely the study of humankind – specifically, the geopolitical events that have shaped human actions (and vice versa) over millennia. It’s true that to learn from the past, we must study ourselves. But what if we’re missing…
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How Yellowstone Revolutionized Biotechnology
The beautiful hot springs played a direct role in the biotechnology revolution.
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When a Dam Break Killed 2,209 Americans
One of America’s greatest tragedies is curiously absent from most U.S. history textbooks.