How politics, money and science steered the quest for a coronavirus vaccine

The efforts to battle the pandemic were heroic — but sometimes chaotic or cynical. Continue reading at 'The Washington Post'

[ The Washington Post | 2021-12-17 13:00:00 UTC ]
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Can 'Empathy' be Saved? How Conservative Firebrand Allie Beth Stuckey Merges Politics, Policy, and Theology

In an August profile, 'The Atlantic' dubbed Allie Beth Stuckey "the new Phyllis Schlafly," a reference to the late far-right firebrand who drove the Equal Rights Amendment to defeat. PW talked with Stuckey about her book, 'Toxic Empathy: How Progressives Exploit Christian Compassion.' Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-09-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Does a Popular Children’s Book Have a Secret Political Message?

Some readers think ‘If You Give a Mouse a Cookie’ is a cautionary tale about government welfare. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2024-09-11 11:00:00 UTC ]
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Book Review: ‘Office Politics,’ by Wilfrid Sheed

A 1966 novel captures a publishing world full of chronic malcontents, strategic lunches and ideas that mattered. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-09-11 09:00:20 UTC ]
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New Science Fiction Fantasy Releases and Houses Filled With Horror

We are fully getting into spooky season over here. What spooky SFF are you reading this month? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-09-06 15:15:00 UTC ]
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9 of the Most Polarizing Science Fiction Books to Love or Hate

These excellent, thought-provoking sci-fi books have been banned and taught in classrooms in equal measure. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-08-22 10:30:00 UTC ]
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New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books

Our columnist takes a look at recent books by Sofia Samatar, Vajra Chandrasekera and Emet North. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-08-21 09:00:44 UTC ]
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6 Political Audiobooks to Help You Understand the D.N.C. in Chicago

Political histories, a courtroom drama and the memoir of a daughter of the South Side illuminate the legacy of the 1968 Democratic National Convention. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2024-08-14 09:01:30 UTC ]
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In Scotland: the Trivedi Science Prize Names a 2024 Shortlist

Six shortlisted titles are named at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in the Royal Society's £25,000 Trivedi Science Book Prize. The post In Scotland: the Trivedi Science Prize Names a 2024 Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-08-12 13:15:49 UTC ]
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Five things: Bain Capital, lab vacancies, and science fiction becoming reality

Good morning, Boston. Happy National Root Beer Float Day. Here are the five things you need to know in local business news to start your Tuesday, before you go get that Black Cow. The biggest business news of the day — unless you include the continuing Wall Street meltdown — is the finding by... Continue reading at Silicon Valley Business Journal

[ Silicon Valley Business Journal | 2024-08-06 10:16:18 UTC ]
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5 tips to effectively judge people using personality science from an organizational psychologist

Insight into personality is dramatically more important than emotional intelligence. Richard Davis is an organizational psychologist and managing director at Russell Reynolds Associates. He has extensive experience advising CEOs, including those leading Fortune 100 companies. Clients include... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2024-07-20 08:00:00 UTC ]
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'A Threat to Politics is a Threat to Life': PW talks with Steven Millies

With the November elections drawing near, PW talks with the director of The Bernardin Center at Catholic Theological Union, who describes himself as a political scientist, a theologian, and a public intellectual about his latest book 'A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-07-16 04:00:00 UTC ]
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New Science Fiction and Fantasy This Week, July 12, 2024

Dive into this double dose of new science fiction and fantasy releases out this week. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-12 16:15:00 UTC ]
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The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Deals for July 1, 2024

An epic fantasy inspired by Nigerian mythology, a found family wuxia fantasy, a historical fantasy set in the 1920s, and more of today's best science fiction and fantasy deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-07-01 14:30:00 UTC ]
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8 Science Fiction Books that are Impossible to Adapt to the Screen

What are your favorite science fiction novels that have yet to see a film adaptation? Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-27 10:30:00 UTC ]
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Fall 2024 Preview: Politics & Current Events

America’s rightward drift, reproductive healthcare in a post-Roe world, and players behind the January 6 Capitol attack feature in this fall’s noteworthy titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall 2024 Preview: Politics & Current Events

America’s rightward drift, reproductive healthcare in a post-Roe world, and players behind the January 6 Capitol attack feature in this fall’s noteworthy titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall 2024 Preview: Politics & Current Events

America’s rightward drift, reproductive healthcare in a post-Roe world, and players behind the January 6 Capitol attack feature in this fall’s noteworthy titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Fall 2024 Adult Preview: Science

This season’s crop includes new books from bestseller list mainstays, inquiries into the limits of AI, and explorations of animal communication. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-06-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy Deals for June 10, 2024

An elaborate water trap, three generations of empathetic witches, a space thriller, and more of today's best science fiction and fantasy book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2024-06-10 13:30:00 UTC ]
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Innersloth is spending all its Among Us money on indie games

The massive success of Among Us changed the lives of the developers at Innersloth. Now, the team is paying that forward by helping to fund a bunch of other indie games under its new label Outersloth (perfect name, zero notes). Among the projects that Outersloth has backed so far are Mars First... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-06-07 22:40:10 UTC ]
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