Welcome to The Porthole
Short sharp looks at science.
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Eastern North America Is a Geological Hotbed
Violent crumpling of rock left a continental edge that is much more interesting than we imagined
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Sea Slug, Climate Change Warrior
A species of sea hare has an impressive tolerance for heat and a penchant for gene mixing -
The Birds Eat the Bees
The crested honey buzzard’s unique adaptations help them eat their favorite food: young bees and wasps -
The Starlings’ Curious Odyssey
A legacy of the most hated bird in America -
The Art of the Atomic
James Stanford’s images depict an Earth and sky fractured by nuclear power -
How Talking Machines Got Their Voices
From the cockpit to consumer tech, synthetic voices shed light on gender biases
