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Virology is often confused with the invisible workings of capital.
When Celes Tisdale led poetry workshops at Attica State Prison, soon after the 1971 uprising, some of the prisoners were still recovering from gunshots.
In a wrenching dialogue, a man searches for human connection, even as he recalls childhood abuse. Translated from the French by Amanda DeMarco.
When bees around the world exhibit a frightening new behavior, a researcher takes comfort in a familiar hive. Short Story
An aging AI researcher, alone with her robot companion, must make a difficult decision when the android begins to malfunction. Short Story
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