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James Dinneen is a science and environmental journalist in New York City. He is currently working on a book about Earth's deep interior. Find more of his work at jamesdinneen.wordpress.com ...

Ben Gilliland is a UK-based science writer and visual communicator. He is known for his award-winning infographics and for creating clear, engaging explanations of complex science across print and ...