Welcome to The Porthole
Short sharp looks at science.
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Famous Sea Monster Gets a Name
Traskasaura sandrae had “very odd” features that made it a crafty hunter
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Debunking Dangerous Views of Autism
This psychologist has worked with autistic people for 50 years. Here’s what she wants you to know.
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What Fueled the Ocean’s Largest Terror
Megalodon teeth reveal a secret to their ancient super-predator status -
Slow-Speed, High-Stakes Chase
Off the coast of Hawaii, two well-armored invertebrates face off -
Your Dishwasher Could Harbor the Next Chonkus
Scientists want your help identifying marvelous new extremophiles -
Meet a Newly Discovered Cave Crustacean
This delicate copepod species joins the ranks of a unique and fragile underground ecosystem -
What Birdsong Says About Motivation
In self-driven learning, performance is its own reward
