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Matt Simon
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Matt Simon was a senior staff writer covering biology, robotics, and the environment. He’s the author, most recently, of
A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies
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Nov 8, 2013 6:30 AM
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Nov 1, 2013 6:30 AM
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Oct 25, 2013 9:30 AM
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Absurd Creature of the Week: Elusive Goblin Shark Has World's Most Terrifying Jaws
Oct 18, 2013 6:30 AM
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Absurd Creature of the Week: The Human-Sized Salamander That Smells Like Pepper
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