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Plagues, Taxes, Storms, and the Jet Stream

What 700 years of historical data can tell us about extreme weather.

November 21, 2024

Masters of Disguise

A winning photograph of octopus eggs reveals early organs of camouflage.

November 20, 2024

The Once and Future Woods

Cathedrals, seed banks, and oaks: How to live in times of change.

November 19, 2024

The Power of Small Wonderments

Alan Lightman’s three greatest revelations while writing The Miraculous from the Material.

November 19, 2024

Color Makes the Universe

How a flashy opal inspired artist Tyler Thrasher's new book.

November 18, 2024

The Rituals of Art, Science, and Superstition

A conversation with Issue 58 cover artist Ellen Weinstein.

November 18, 2024

The Power of Small Brain Networks

It only takes four neurons to achieve big things.

November 15, 2024

Your Data’s Strange Undersea Voyage

The internet is a series of tubes. In the ocean.

November 15, 2024

When Pollution Brings Snow

Metals and minerals from industry can trigger snowfall over hundreds of miles.

November 14, 2024

The Mystery of the Vanished Catfish

Was the Fat Catfish ever really there at all?

November 13, 2024

Digging Into the First Work of Modern Ecology

What Carl Linneaus can teach us about animal appetites.

November 13, 2024

The Art of Time Travel

"It’s not about what’s out there, it’s about your perception of what’s out there."

November 12, 2024