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Sound science, smart stories. Published by @AnnualReviews, seed funding @MooreFound/@SloanPublic. Léanos en español @RevistaKnowable.

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What we're reading about this week: 🐺 One wolf, two wolf // @aeonmag 🤖 Turing tests tested // @jhpot @TheAtlantic 🌊 Murky waters // @clarewhatson @hakaimagazine And more in our recent newsletter: mailchi.mp/annualreviews/bat…
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#FromTheArchives: Modern industry has made great strides in turning trash into tomorrow’s new products, but the process is still a long way from perfect. (2020) ♻️ Recycling meets reality: knowmag.org/RecyclingFeature… #AmericaRecyclesDay #FromTheArchives
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The number of Americans with diabetes, overwhelmingly type 2, has increased steadily over the past 6 decades — and the rate of increase has risen sharply since the mid-1990s. knowmag.org/Prediabetes_TW #WorldDiabetesDay
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Spiders are much smarter than you think: Cognition researchers are discovering surprising capabilities among a group of itsy-bitsy arachnids 🕷️ knowmag.org/SpiderSmarts_TW
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Spiders’ venom-injecting fangs and the pointy claws tipping their segmented legs are menacing enough, but their innovative use of silk to ensnare victims may be the biggest reason to be grateful they are small. knowmag.org/SpiderWebs_TW #Arachtober #FromTheArchives
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The teen brain: Mysteries and misconceptions

The teen brain: Mysteries and misconceptions

A conversation about the teenage brain’s strengths and vulnerabilit...

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Earlier this year, we had a wonderful time talking to Diana Chao of @L2SMentalHealth about teen brain development. The organization is celebrating their 10th year with three special panels on their YouTube channel on Oct 25. Learn more: youtube.com/c/LetterstoStran… #L2SAnniversary
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California science teachers! Are you attending @cascience? Be sure to swing by our booth and say hello! #cascience #cascience23
2023 California acienve education converse. Come say hello! Meet editors Rosie and Betty and learn more about bro gong knowable magazine to your classroom. Booth T14

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What we're reading about this week: 🐈 Superiority cat-plex // @anjgoswami @katewong @SciAm 📉 Trust the process // Gideon Lewis-Kraus @NewYorker 💫 Galactic shift // @rboyle31 @QuantaMagazine And more in our recent newsletter: us10.campaign-archive.com/?u…
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