Welcome to The Porthole
Short sharp looks at science.
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Our Memories Are Stored in Triplicate
Parallel copies allow recollections to be both stable and adaptable.
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The First Good Glimpse of the Earth’s Mantle
The deepest extract from the middle layer of the Earth offers a wonderland of insights.
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Crows Are Even Smarter Than We Thought
New evidence suggests the corvid family has surprising mental abilities. -
Can Trees Heal You?
How walking in the woods changes your brain. -
Helen Fisher Knew Love
She showed us the biology behind the rhyme and reason of our most intense feelings. -
How to Solve the Drone Traffic Problem
For a clear path, follow the birds. -
Who’s Smarter: AI or a 5-Year-Old?
A faceoff between the most advanced large language model and a regular kid.
