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These Are the Most Stunning Weather Photos of the Year

The American Meteorological Society just announced the winners of its 2026 photo contest

October 23, 2026

The Most Unsettling Books We Know

Scientists and artists tell us about the book that scared them to the core

October 20, 2026

I Seeded My Dreams and This Story Emerged

Poet Will Dowd let Jorge Luis Borges speak to him in his sleep

October 12, 2026

Dolly Parton: Science Icon

The singer/songwriter leaves a scientific legacy more should aspire to

August 26, 2026

The Best Ocean Photos of the Year

Drone, coastal, and underwater perspectives

August 19, 2026

“We Wanted to Create An Experience of Microscopic Awe”: A Radical New View of Sacred Plants

Fluorescent visions of the guts of living sacred plants from all over the Americas

August 11, 2026

A Forgotten Literary Window Into the Personal Life of Alan Turing

The previously unpublished short story reveals the playful and erotic side of the father of modern computing

July 24, 2026

11 Books to Read This July

Marvelous maggots, biological warfare, AI survivalists, space myths, and more

June 30, 2026

9 Books We’re Excited About This June

Sea monsters, Niagara’s toxic legacy, and animal orgasms

June 2, 2026