Scientists’ favorite books for nonscientists

Black holes, warming seas, new treatments for disease. Understanding the context — not to mention the technical jargon — can be a challenge.

Clea Simon • harvard
Aug. 1, 2023 ~9 min

Can supercomputers help solve mysteries of universe?

A talk with Andrew Pontzen, author of “The Universe in a Box: Simulations and the Quest to Code the Cosmos.”

Liz Mineo • harvard
July 31, 2023 ~6 min


A new vision for U.S. health care

In her latest book, “We’ve Got You Covered,” Amy Finkelstein prescribes a complete overhaul of our health insurance system.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
July 25, 2023 ~10 min

The “forgotten peace” of World War I

One hundred years after the Treaty of Lausanne, a look back shows its shortcomings for Armenians — and others.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
July 24, 2023 ~8 min

Excerpt of ‘Bold Move: A 3-Step Plan to Transform Anxiety Into Power’

In her new book, psychologist Luana Marques says that too many mistake symptoms for underlying problem.

Harvard Gazette • harvard
June 13, 2023 ~9 min

Coca-Cola's biggest challenge in greening its operations is its own global marketing strategy

Coca-Cola has made ambitions climate and sustainability pledges, but marketing its products worldwide will always be a top priority.

Bart Elmore, Professor of History, The Ohio State University • conversation
May 23, 2023 ~9 min

Government’s invisible hand in developing countries

Political scientist Noah Nathan’s new book, “The Scarce State,” explores the deep impact government can have even when it is seemingly absent.

Peter Dizikes | MIT News Office • mit
May 11, 2023 ~7 min

Texas Town Considers Closing Library to Ban Some Books

VOA Learning English • voa
May 3, 2023 ~6 min


Book Invites Children to Turn Native Gardens into National Park

VOA Learning English • voa
April 25, 2023 ~5 min

More People Using ChatGPT to Create, Publish Books

VOA Learning English • voa
March 6, 2023 ~6 min

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