Science Books to Read Next: The Hidden Threat of Kissing Bug Disease and the Climate Costs of Staying Cool

Learn about a little-known disease that affects 300,000 people in the U.S. alone — or catch up on the science and history of air conditioning and refrigerants. And don't miss a podcast series about what wildfires mean for the West and beyond.

By Jennifer Walter
Jul 8, 2021 8:00 PMJul 8, 2021 8:52 PM
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The Kissing Bug: A True Story of a Family, an Insect, and a Nation’s Neglect of a Deadly Disease

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