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What We Can Learn from the Oldest Living Trees

Experience the wonder of ancient trees with this excerpt from the new book "In Search of the Old Ones"

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What Will the New Age of Spaceflight Look Like?

So much has already been achieved in spaceflight, so what else could be possible?

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Protecting Our Ocean Planet With the National Marine Sanctuary System

Summer may be over, but you can dive into mesmerizing waters with this excerpt from "America's Marine Sanctuaries"

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Remembering Johnny Cash's Activism 20 Years After His Death

While the country music star is beloved for his musical talents, he also used his fame to fight for prison reform and Native American rights

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The Influence of Star Trek and Science Fiction on Real Science

For Star Trek Day, learn about the relationship between sci-fi and real-life science in this excerpt from "Reality Ahead of Schedule"

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How Einstein, Oppenheimer and Other Scientists Failed to Convince Americans About Controlling Nuclear Weapons

Masterminds in physics, these leading academics didn’t know how to use the powerful tool of a public service announcement in this excerpt from "How McGruff and the Crying Indian Changed America"

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Rocks Are Earth's Greatest Storytellers

Learn about how Earth's history is written in its rocks with this excerpt from "How to Read a Rock"

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Meet Four of the Weirdest Animals on the Planet

These strange beasts give mythical creatures a run for their money in this excerpt from "The Modern Bestiary: A Curated Collection of Wondrous Wildlife."

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Why Humans Have Always Been Fascinated With Their Ancient Past

Learn about the evolution of archaeology and human interest in it with this excerpt from “Archaeology: The Essential Guide to Our Human Past.”

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Apollo 13 Astronaut Reflects on Early NASA Days

Experience NASA's astronaut training program in this excerpt from Fred Haise's autobiography "Never Panic Early."

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