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From DNA to nuclear physics, women made landmark discoveries only to be written out of history. This feature explores the Matilda Effect, traces erased contributions with real cases from India and ...

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Discover the folklore, nature and history of the Southwest through stunning literary portraits and poetry.

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One of the largest paperback distributors has decided to stop supporting the format, which has been making reading accessible to the masses since the 1930s ...