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Sand Mafias Battle for the New Gold
Violent gangsterism and illegal operations dominate sand mining in the global south.
The Astrophysicist Who Loves the Things We Cannot Know
A conversation with “rational mystic,” physicist Marcelo Gleiser.
When Fire Feeds Fire
This winning image of a match catching fire brings to mind the wildfires engulfing our increasingly flammable world.
Do Homelessness Prevention Programs Work?
The first evidence from a randomized controlled trial that financial assistance helps prevent homelessness.
How Life Really Works
Just as I uncovered a new way to understand life, I got news about my own.
Audio Feature: The Puzzle of Free Will
Tune in to an exploration of one of the great quandaries in science and philosophy.
Yes, We Have Free Will. No, We Absolutely Do Not
A volley of new insights reignites the debate over whether our choices are ever truly our own.
Earth’s Core Has a Gas Leak
Contrary to conventional wisdom, matter can escape the center of the Earth.
Who Speaks for the Whales?
Rights for cetaceans are not enough. They also deserve representation.











