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Welcome to The Porthole
Short sharp looks at science.
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Why We Love Horror Stories
From ancient monsters to modern slashers, our fascination with horror may be an evolutionary gift
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What Happens in Space Matters on Earth
Dagomar Degroot’s three greatest revelations while writing Ripples on a Cosmic Ocean
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The Trees That Remember the Pyramids
Dendrochronologist Valerie Trouet on what tree rings reveal about climate, fire, and human history -
Psilocybin Lifted Her Burden
The Covid pandemic left this frontline medical worker burned out, angry, and depressed. Then she got high. -
In Awe of Tiny Things
Artist and filmmaker Michael Benson on dung beetles, diatoms, and the human drive to explore -
Watch My Skeleton Dance for Science
Taking part in a study on low back pain led to some spooky shenanigans -
Can Embracing the Unknown Save Us From Dystopia?
An interview with Daniel Wilson, author of shamanic techno-thriller Hole in the Sky
