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Jake Currie

Jake Currie is a writer based in Brooklyn, NY.

Our Eyes Originated in a 600-Million-Year-Old Cyclops

There was a time when one eye was better than two

April 28, 2026

Where Brains Process Smell

First “smell map” reveals organization where scientists had predicted chaos

April 28, 2026

The Things That Fuel Our Dreams

“What dreams may come” depends on your personality

April 27, 2026

Why Cooperation Falls Apart Over Time

It’s a question of motivation

April 27, 2026

What Happens When Giants Disappear from Ecosystems?

Big animals leave big holes in the food web

April 27, 2026

Why Volcanoes Sometimes Shoot Out Lightning

Tiny grains produce big charges

April 24, 2026

Could Neanderthals Speak Like Us?

They had the right genes for it

April 23, 2026

The New Pitviper Species Hidden in China’s Panda Park

It’s named for a Chinese philosopher

April 23, 2026