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A Knockout Issue
Asteroids, boxing, and hallucinations, in the editor’s note from Print Issue 54.
Humpback Whales Caught Humping
The first observation of humpback whale copulation reveals a surprise.
Evolution Is Going According to God’s Plan
In the new book Purpose, a Yale psychiatrist argues Darwinian forces are divinely guided.
Could Modified Gravity Kill Planet Nine?
A controversial theory can explain phenomena attributed to the mystery planet.
Why Artists Should View The World Through The Eyes Of A Tourist
A conversation with artist Jorge Colombo.
Let’s Get Granular
Scientists have long puzzled over the behavior of mixed particles in rivers and landslides. New clues could be groundbreaking.
Science Is the New Nuclear Deterrent
Sarah Scoles on her 3 greatest revelations while writing Countdown: The Blinding Future of Nuclear Weapons.
When Calamity Comes at a Crawl
Climate change may exacerbate the quiet catastrophe of slow-moving landslides.
What Your Brain Is Doing When You’re Not Doing Anything
On autopilot, the mind reveals new connections.
