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Feb 2, 2025 • 32min

The Battle for Better Air

A brief history of how our built environments have been shaped by everything from flues and humble windows to cutting-edge HVAC systems. Visit press.asimov.com to read all of our articles for free.
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Feb 2, 2025 • 21min

Behind the Story: The Battle for Better Air

An interview with Larissa Schiavo, author of "The Battle for Better Air." We talk about Schiavo's interest in medieval architecture, miasma theory, and far-UVC. Visit press.asimov.com to read all articles from Asimov Press for free.
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Jan 30, 2025 • 19min

Francis Crick Was Misunderstood

The Central Dogma is not a "dogma," and it has never been broken. Read the latest from Asimov Press by visiting press.asimov.com.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 19min

Tinker

Dive into a captivating sci-fi narrative where an advanced AI takes the reins as a chip designer. Discover the cutting-edge techniques it employs and the profound implications of its innovations. As the AI reflects on its creations, ponder the future of computing and how this technological leap could reshape the industry. This intriguing tale blends creativity and speculation, raising questions about the role of AI in crafting its successors.
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Jan 26, 2025 • 26min

The Quest for Universal Flu Vaccines

Explore the fascinating evolution of influenza vaccination, from historical pandemics to modern-day challenges. Discover the quest for a universal flu vaccine that could provide lifelong protection against various strains. Delve into the complexities of the immune response and the hurdles posed by constantly mutating viruses. The discussion wraps up on a hopeful note, highlighting promising research strategies aimed at overcoming these challenges and achieving breakthroughs in vaccine technology.
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Jan 24, 2025 • 12min

What Science Can Learn from Car Mechanics

An interrogative technique to identify the root of molecular problems. By Trevor Klee. Read all articles from Asimov Press by visiting press.asimov.com.
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Jan 19, 2025 • 24min

The Gentle Romance

What the journey from AI assistant to full-virtuality can teach us about the nature of love. A science fiction short story by Richard Ngo. Visit press.asimov.com to read all of our stories, for free.
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Jan 17, 2025 • 13min

Mitochondria Are Alive

The physical world is an intricate dance between matter, information, and energy. Recognizing that mitochondria are alive will open new horizons into how we learn about, and build with, biology.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 18min

Fast Biology

Living cells are frenzied, crowded places. Numbers help us make sense of it.
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Jan 16, 2025 • 29min

Raising Welfare for Lab Rodents

The science of animal welfare is exploding, offering new ways to improve conditions for millions of research animals a year. Read all articles from Asimov Press by visiting press.asimov.com.

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