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Science and Inquiry
This Group explores scientific topics. We have an active monthly book club, as well as discussions on a variety of topics including science in the news, new science book reviews, and any general science topic imaginable including history of science, physics, astronomy, biology, mathematics, medical, and environmental studies, to name but a few.
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Who are we? Introduce yourself. #3
By Betsy , co-mod · 81 posts · 326 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 81 posts · 326 views
last updated Oct 02, 2026 07:22PM
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Who are we? Introduce Yourself. #2
By Betsy , co-mod · 683 posts · 1277 views
last updated Jan 02, 2023 05:28PM
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What is your most recently read science book? What did you think of it? Part 4
By Betsy , co-mod · 19 posts · 66 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 19 posts · 66 views
last updated Sep 16, 2026 03:52PM
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Helping You to Decide On a Book
By Betsy , co-mod · 26 posts · 499 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 26 posts · 499 views
last updated Oct 18, 2020 04:20AM
Gifts for Science & Math Lovers
By Betsy , co-mod · 25 posts · 237 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 25 posts · 237 views
last updated Sep 15, 2026 06:44PM
Astrophysicist question: what should really count as evidence of extraterrestrial life?
By Quentin · 14 posts · 30 views
By Quentin · 14 posts · 30 views
last updated Jun 19, 2026 02:26PM
What started your interest in science?
By Betsy , co-mod · 8 posts · 48 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 8 posts · 48 views
last updated Nov 09, 2025 12:43PM
October 2026 - A World Appears
By Betsy , co-mod · 6 posts · 28 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 6 posts · 28 views
last updated Oct 05, 2026 02:49PM
November 2026 - Empire of Ants
By Betsy , co-mod · 4 posts · 13 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 4 posts · 13 views
last updated Oct 04, 2026 06:19AM
September 2026 - Life Ascending
By Betsy , co-mod · 6 posts · 37 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 6 posts · 37 views
last updated Oct 02, 2026 10:49PM
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Past Book Club Selections
By Betsy , co-mod · 2 posts · 272 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 2 posts · 272 views
last updated Aug 22, 2015 12:15AM
How to Improve Book Club Nominations
By Betsy , co-mod · 45 posts · 67 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 45 posts · 67 views
last updated Sep 05, 2025 03:25PM
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What goes here. . .Share your finds
By Melissa · 72 posts · 320 views
By Melissa · 72 posts · 320 views
last updated Mar 27, 2017 03:43PM
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Where do you get your science news?
By Betsy , co-mod · 68 posts · 748 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 68 posts · 748 views
last updated Jun 09, 2023 11:01AM
Quantum Computers, Google's Willow chip, and the Multiverse
By David · 4 posts · 20 views
By David · 4 posts · 20 views
last updated May 02, 2026 08:27AM
Story of Everything Movie - DNA, Big Bang & More
By Craig · 4 posts · 12 views
By Craig · 4 posts · 12 views
last updated May 02, 2026 08:21AM
Guardian Best Books of the Year
By Betsy , co-mod · 2 posts · 33 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 2 posts · 33 views
last updated Dec 03, 2025 03:48PM
Science Books for Children
By Betsy , co-mod · 10 posts · 42 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 10 posts · 42 views
last updated Oct 31, 2024 11:03PM
Seeking recommendations: books on iatrogenics (medical treatments or procedures that cause causes more harm than benefit)
By Benjamin · 3 posts · 18 views
By Benjamin · 3 posts · 18 views
last updated Oct 28, 2024 07:39PM
The Hidden Twin of the Universe - Exploring Space, Time, Matter, and Mind
By Ahmad · 1 post · 5 views
By Ahmad · 1 post · 5 views
last updated Oct 04, 2026 08:21PM
Saving Orangutan; The 97% of Human DNA
By Mokhamad · 1 post · 7 views
By Mokhamad · 1 post · 7 views
last updated Oct 01, 2026 07:12PM
Saving Sumatera's Elephant; The Smallest Giant
By Mokhamad · 1 post · 7 views
By Mokhamad · 1 post · 7 views
last updated Oct 01, 2026 07:11PM
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December 2016 - Wizards, Aliens
By Betsy , co-mod · 5 posts · 70 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 5 posts · 70 views
last updated Jan 25, 2017 01:23AM
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November 2016 - Neurotribes
By Betsy , co-mod · 9 posts · 108 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 9 posts · 108 views
last updated Nov 27, 2016 08:47PM
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November 2016 - Forensics
By Betsy , co-mod · 6 posts · 86 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 6 posts · 86 views
last updated Dec 21, 2020 08:22AM
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October 2016 - The Gene: Intimate History
By Betsy , co-mod · 16 posts · 132 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 16 posts · 132 views
last updated Feb 14, 2019 02:57PM
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December 2015 - Violinist's Thumb
By Betsy , co-mod · 32 posts · 89 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 32 posts · 89 views
last updated Jan 11, 2016 06:55AM
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November 2015 - Being Mortal
By Betsy , co-mod · 55 posts · 111 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 55 posts · 111 views
last updated Jun 25, 2016 03:15PM
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October 2015 - Life on the Edge
By Betsy , co-mod · 14 posts · 79 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 14 posts · 79 views
last updated Oct 17, 2015 03:44PM
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September 2015 - Blood Work
By Betsy , co-mod · 26 posts · 78 views
By Betsy , co-mod · 26 posts · 78 views
last updated Sep 27, 2015 08:19PM
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