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Solving the Riddle of Ceres
New evidence suggests the dwarf planet was a muddy ocean world that froze over time.
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Death By Plastic
The blunt impact of ocean pollution, in one photograph. -
What Language Reveals About Us
Julie Sedivy on the 3 greatest revelations she had while writing her new book Linguaphile. -
“This Is a Great Day with Me”
Alexander Graham Bell reflects on the very first telephone call in a letter to his father. -
The Most Detailed Brain Map Ever
Scientists have created a magnificent portrait of every connection among neurons in a fruit fly’s brain. -
Nihilism with a Purpose
Rachel Kushner’s Creation Lake reveals why politics won’t save us.