Welcome to The Porthole
Short sharp looks at science.
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New Sea Slug Species or Gummy Candy?
These additions to the tree of life look positively scrumptious
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The Inner Lives of Cells
New microscopes are giving scientists a better understanding of human biology and disease
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The Heaven and Earth Bird
These flying jewels have fascinated scientists and inspired devotion across the ages
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Neanderthals Might Have Shared Family Recipes
Cave remains found in Israel point to unique, locally specific culinary practices among our ancient ancestors -
How Heat Hurts Teamwork
Even small increases in heat can make teamwork harder—especially when groups are mixed. -
Nice Microbes Finish First
Aggression doesn’t always pay in dynamic microcosms -
Charting the Blue Realm
To explore the deep sea is to understand the human story and the nature of knowledge -
When Earth Had No Fire
Laura Poppick’s 3 greatest revelations while writing her book, Strata: Stories from Deep Time
