Jesse Stone
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Jesse B. Stone loves science and writing. Apologies if you were looking for the "Jesse Stone" played by Tom Selleck in the CBS movies.

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Who’s Better—Newton or Einstein? Settling the Debate Once and For All

Which physicist is the greatest of all time: Newton or Einstein? When it all comes down—you know, like the force of gravity—there’s no contest.

Jesse Stone
October 2, 2024
Science
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More Than Words: That Damn Cat Ruined What We Had

I blame that fucking cat. I wish I’d never heard about that cat. Trapped in that steel crate. I hope it’s dead.

Jesse Stone
March 22, 2024
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Quitters Never Prosper—Except When They Actually Do

By 22, Edward Witten had quit journalism, economics, politics, and math. Now he’s the world’s top physicist. So much for “quitters never prosper.”

Jesse Stone
March 13, 2024
Prompts, Science
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Seen from the Arena: Caitlin Clark Breaks the NCAA’s All-Time Scoring Record

As an Iowa Women’s Basketball season ticket holder, Jesse reflects on what it has been like to see Caitlin Clark change the game and his life.

Jesse Stone
February 16, 2024
Sports
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Santa’s Workshop Publishes ‘Sustainability Guidelines™️’ for Christmas Gifts

Dear Parents,

We at Santa’s WorkshopTM are deeply committed to providing Christmas products that put smiles on kids’ faces while…

Jesse Stone
December 11, 2023
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A New Song for Ada: Thanksgiving with Sinatra & My Family

Jesse’s mom passed away before Ada ever got the chance to meet her. But is there a chance to meet her in a Frank Sinatra lullaby or new family tradition?

Jesse Stone
November 24, 2023
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{Branching}: A Multiverse Fantasy / Reality

Awaiting test results, Emily contemplates her life with or without cancer, and her lives with or without cancer in other parts of the multiverse.

Jesse Stone
September 7, 2023
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Guns + Galois = The REAL Good Will Hunting

Will Hunting isn’t the only misguided mathematician with a Hollywood story. Meet Evariste Galois, the OG of algebra. Real duels, real guns, real murder.

Jesse Stone
August 16, 2023
Science
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The Cutting Edge with {Jesse Stone}: Until There Is Nothing Left To Eat

Fat, sugar, lactose, gluten. No matter what it is, some food doctor says it’s slowly killing you. Is nothing sacred? Truly, what else is left to eat?

Jesse Stone
August 4, 2023
Science
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