Neil Shubin on Trusted Science in a βDeeply Partisan Ageβ
An eminent fossil hunter takes the reins at the National Academy of Sciences in a turbulent moment for American researchers.
A mysterious low-frequency sound known as The Hum has been reported around the world for decades, leaving researchers searching for its source. Imagine lying in bed late at night and hearing a faint engine-like drone that seems to come from somewhere outside. You check the windows, listen for traffic, and search for a nearby machine. [...] 
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