Welcome to The Porthole
Short sharp looks at science.
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The New Climate Math on Hurricanes
For the first time, we can calculate how much climate change impacts a single storm’s severity.
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When Work Is Play
Patchen Barss on his 3 greatest revelations while writing The Impossible Man: Roger Penrose and the Cost of Genius.
Yes, We Can Care About People Who Don’t Exist Yet
How to jumpstart our empathy for future generations.
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You’re Gonna Need a Bigger Light
A new way to deter Jaws. -
Plagues, Taxes, Storms, and the Jet Stream
What 700 years of historical data can tell us about extreme weather. -
Masters of Disguise
A winning photograph of octopus eggs reveals early organs of camouflage. -
The Power of Small Wonderments
Alan Lightman’s three greatest revelations while writing The Miraculous from the Material. -
Color Makes the Universe
How a flashy opal inspired artist Tyler Thrasher’s new book.
