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The best writing makes you see the world anew, and science writing is no different. Andreades 2014 mission at nuremberg by tim townsend the tyranny of experts by william easterly. Dec 08, 2015 nprs book concierge our guide to 2015s great reads. Was there a science, technology, or environmental book from 2015 that made you think, laugh, or. After the best art books of the year, here are the most stimulating science books of 2015. This years edition of the concierge is dedicated to the memory of longtime npr book critic alan cheuse produced by nicole cohen, rose friedman, petra mayer and beth novey designed by annette elizabeth allen, david eads, becky lettenberger and wes lindamood published dec. In the meantime, l et us guide you through eight truly outstanding titles. A number of significant scientific events occurred in 2015. Books of the year 2015 a scientists reading list 1. Gene editing based on crispr got significantly improved.
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