13.7: Cosmos And Culture 13.7: Cosmos And Culture

13.7 Cosmos & Culture

Commentary On Science And Society

Friday April 13, 2018

The True, The Real And The Beautiful: 7 Years Of 'Cosmos And Culture'

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The True, The Real And The Beautiful: 7 Years Of 'Cosmos And Culture'

by Adam Frank

April 13, 2018 • Through science commentary, we created a place for exploration of deep, complex issues. There's a hunger in all of us for more than just facts — we hunger for meaning, says astrophysicist Adam Frank.

Thursday April 12, 2018

A Thank You To NPR's Science Commentary Readers

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A Thank You To NPR's Science Commentary Readers

by Barbara J. King

April 12, 2018 • For 6 1/2 years, Barbara J. King has written commentaries for NPR on everything from animals and anthropology to gender and higher education. Here, she offers up some of her favorite pieces.

Wednesday April 11, 2018

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Culture

From The Big Bang To This Commentary

by Marcelo Gleiser

April 11, 2018 • In 13.7, we aimed to present the passion, the drama, the social and intellectual relevance of science as one of the deepest expressions of engagement with the unknown, says physicist Marcelo Gleiser.

Monday April 9, 2018

Giving Notice: Reflections On Capturing The Light

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Giving Notice: Reflections On Capturing The Light

by Tania Lombrozo

April 9, 2018 • For years, 13.7 has brought opinions on science and culture to NPR's online readers. Commentator Tania Lombrozo reflects on her time writing for the blog, and on the science and culture of writing.

Thursday April 5, 2018

What Do Hamburgers Have To Do With Gender?

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What Do Hamburgers Have To Do With Gender?

by Barbara J. King

April 5, 2018 • Meat and veggie burgers evolved together in the 20th century, but when it comes to associations with gender, their histories diverge. Anthropologist Barbara J. King explores a new book on the topic.

Wednesday April 4, 2018

Suffering From Nature Deficit Disorder? Try Forest Bathing

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Suffering From Nature Deficit Disorder? Try Forest Bathing

by Marcelo Gleiser

April 4, 2018 • Positive scientific results aside, the idea of shinrin-yoku shouldn't be surprising: Who hasn't felt an inner sense of well-being when walking along a forest trail? asks commentator Marcelo Gleiser.

Tuesday April 3, 2018

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Science

Time Travel With Your Fridge?

by Jimena Canales

April 3, 2018 • If the history of thermodynamics can teach us anything, it is that modest entropy reversals have not taken us back in time at all. But it is more fun to think otherwise, says guest Jimena Canales.

Monday April 2, 2018

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