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Inside This Extraordinary Living Lab
At Gorongosa National Park, scientists are determined to understand how an ecosystem recovers from the decimation of war.
Yes, There Is a Cure for Bullshit
The patron saint of calling BS, Harry Frankfurt, died watching his philosophy become more urgent than ever.
The 21st Century Is Primed for Fire
A local saw Canada's disasters coming. He had seen it before.
Loss of Smell May Be an Early Sign of Brain Diseases
Scientists have learned smell loss can be a diagnostic tool for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
Requiem for the Foghorn
Across the US and around the world, foghorns have disappeared from the coastal landscape.
Probing the Mysteries of Neutron Stars With a Surprising Earthly Analog
Ultracold gases in the lab could help scientists better understand the universe.
This WWII Story Made Us Better Thinkers
Bullet-ridden B-17 bombers taught us to look for what’s missing.
The Secret Life of Deep Sea Vents
An expedition to find rare hydrothermal vents at the bottom of the Mid-Atlantic uncovers new worlds—and some daredevil shrimp.
Rescuing the Frogs
Indigenous conservation practices in Mexico are helping endangered frogs to recover.
The 5 Most Common Delusions Worldwide
These bizarre beliefs are strikingly prevalent across a diversity of cultures. Why?
5 Amazing New Discoveries About Light
Invisible cloaks. Ghost imaging. Scientists are manipulating light in ways that were once only science fiction.











