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Science’s Greatest 180s

Science’s Greatest 180s

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Scientific American Celebrates 180 Years with Scientific U-turns

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Science doesn’t always get it right the first time—and that’s part
of the journey. In this anniversary episode, we explore how ideas
about nerve damage, sustainable materials and alien life have done
a full 180. Recommended Reading Celebrating 180 Years of Scientific
American 180 Years of Standing Up for Science How Scientists
Finally Learned That Nerves Regrow Proof That Adult Brains Make New
Neurons Settles Scientific Controversy Plastics Started as a
Sustainability Solution. What Went Wrong? The Search for
Extraterrestrial Life Is a Roller Coaster of Hope and
Disappointment Join the #SciAmInTheWild photography challenge for a
chance to win a one-year Unlimited subscription to Scientific
American—plus an exclusive bundle of gadgets and gear to level up
your next adventure. See the rules for entry here. Email us at
sciencequickly@sciam.com if you have any questions, comments or
ideas for stories we should cover! Discover something new everyday:
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our daily newsletter. Science Quickly is produced by Rachel
Feltman, Fonda Mwangi, Kelso Harper and Jeff DelViscio. This
episode was edited by Alex Sugiura. Shayna Posses and Aaron
Shattuck fact-check the show. The theme music was composed by
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