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Third Data Server From the Sun
The Earth is becoming a computer visible across galactic distance.
When the Earth Had Two Moons
A new model—“The Big Splat”—explains the strange asymmetry of the moon.
An Expert’s Guide to Celebrity Faces
The way we process faces means that symmetry is only part of the story.
Tantalizing Creatures with Male and Female Genes
Gyandromorphs overturn traditional theories of sexual development.
Half Male, Half Female, Total Animal
Mixed-sex animals teach us about our own multifarious nature.
“We Are Visual Animals, Driven By Images”
The head of the Max Planck Society discusses the science of creative visualization.
What Do Animals See in a Mirror?
A controversial test for self-awareness is dividing the animal kingdom.
How to Learn to Love Your Doppelganger
Hallucinating yourself can be both a symptom and a tool.
