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Atoms for Peace: The Mixed Legacy of Eisenhower’s Nuclear Gambit
Following World War II, President Dwight Eisenhower attempted a risky balancing act between war and peace, secrecy and transparency.
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Fast Times: The Life, Death, and Rebirth of Amphetamine
Amphetamine didn’t cure anything, but it did make you feel better. Chemist Gordon Alles faced this paradox after patenting his discovery in 1932.
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Pipe Dreams: America’s Fluoride Controversy
How did a seemingly benign chemical and a near-miraculous public-health initiative spark decades and decades debate?
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The Devil in a Little Green Bottle: A History of Absinthe
Absinthe, an alcoholic drink introduced to France in the 1840s, developed a decadent though violent reputation.
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The Pursuit of Sweet
From lab accident to wonder drug to chemical has-been, saccharin’s history tracks the rise of consumer consciousness, government regulation, and the uncertainties underlying scientific evidence.
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