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The invisible enemy: What Ebola teaches us about stopping the next global pandemic

Many times throughout human history, we have faced massive challenges that test our scientific knowledge, our basic humanity, and our ability to work together as one world. One of the biggest and most frightening challenges has always been the sudden appearance of infectious diseases.

Why Your Fire Won't Start: The Deep Science and Simple Solutions of Drying Wood

Have you ever tried to start a fire in your fireplace on a cold winter night, only to find that the wood just will not catch fire? You use plenty of dry paper, you light match after match, but all you get is a tiny, sad flame and a room completely full of thick, gray smoke. Your eyes start to water, your house smells terrible, and you are still freezing cold in your living room. This is an incredibly common problem that frustrates millions of people every single year.