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Famous Scientists' Early Works Stolen in $2.5 Million Heist of Rare BooksThe stolen works include a 1566 edition of Copernicus' book, and early works by Galileo, Isaac Newton and more.
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Isaac Newton's Book Auctioned for Record-Setting $3.7 Million -
Having Family for Dinner: 'Cannibalism' Author Dishes"Perfectly natural?" The author of a new book about cannibalism talks about this fascinating topic.
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Book Excerpt: 'Are Numbers Real?' (US 2016)In "Are Numbers Real?," author Brian Clegg explores the way that math has become more and more detached from reality, and yet despite this is driving the development of modern physics.
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New 'Science Comics' Books Tackle Sharks, Brains, Drones and MoreA series of graphic non-fiction books is proving that comics are terrific for telling stories about science.
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Book Excerpt: 'Blueprint for a Battlestar' (US 2016) -
The Myth of the Disappearing Book: Why We CareE-book sales are falling, even though many said they would "kill" print books. Computers and television were also supposed to spell the book's demise. At one point, people even feared the phonograph.
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Book Excerpt: 'Einstein's Greatest Mistake: A Biography' (US 2016)In "Einstein's Great Mistake," author David Bodanis explores what we owe Einstein today — and how much more he might have achieved if not for his all-too-human flaws.
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Book Excerpt: 'Venomous' (US 2016)Read an excerpt from the book "Venomous" by Christie Wilcox, about the diverse and fascinating animals that pack a toxic wallop.
