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The Very Hungry Microbes That Could, Just Maybe, Cool the Planet
They feast on bubbles of methane seeping out of the ocean floor. Could their appetites be harnessed to slow climate change?
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Oct 61 min read
Fareed’s take: America needs to get serious about China
China is increasingly positioning itself as a global leader, Fareed says, in particular threatening America’s technological dominance. In...
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Oct 51 min read
‘Smithson’s Gamble’ Review: What Should a National Museum Be?
The Smithsonian was founded after a benefactor’s unexpected gift. Its mission has been ambitious—and sometimes politically embattled.
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Oct 51 min read
Oh, the places we could go! (UII w/Claude)
DM How do you define Noetic Science; and what are your perspectives of it? Noetic science is a fascinating field to explore because it...
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Oct 527 min read
Information could be a fundamental part of the universe, and may explain dark energy and dark matter
At its core is a simple but powerful claim: spacetime is not smooth, but discrete—made of tiny "cells," which is what quantum mechanics ...
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Oct 31 min read
JANE GOODALL’S SECOND-GREATEST TALENT
She knew how to wield her fame to protect the animals she loved. “You’ve just got to be calm and tell stories, and get people to change...
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Oct 31 min read
Human: Neanderthal Encounters
Discover how Homo sapiens outlasted Neanderthals – and how they helped make us who we are today.
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Oct 21 min read
Sapere aude!
Learn more about an ancient motto that's a reason and objective of "4 Chairs.Life " Related: A shallow dive Related: A deeper dive...
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Oct 21 min read
The 5 biggest mysteries about the origin of our Universe
From the Big Bang to a prior period of cosmic inflation, our cosmic origins are clearer than ever. Yet these 5 big mysteries still...
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Oct 21 min read
The End of Death as We Know It?
Longevity researchers aren’t just on the cusp of extending the number of years people live. They’re also discovering ways to prevent and...
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Oct 21 min read
The “atom” lost its original meaning, and that’s good for science
Proposed over 2000 years ago by Democritus, the word atom literally means uncuttable. Revived in 1803, today’s “atoms” can indeed be...
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Oct 21 min read
Why "liminal spaces" are your brain’s secret laboratory
Life’s “in-between” stages pack unique cognitive benefits — if you know how to tap into them. KEY TAKEAWAYS Neuroscientist Anne-Laure Le...
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Oct 21 min read
Why do most of us not understand trees are made from air? ("5-whys" UII w/Claude)
DM Why does the typical person (at least within western societies) not understand that trees are primarily derived from air, ... as...
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Oct 129 min read
Pandemic Expert Michael T. Osterholm Thinks a Future COVID Could Be So Much Worse
In a sobering interview, the respected infectious disease expert expresses concern over our willful deconstruction of parts of our...
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Sep 301 min read
Can Music Calm the Heart? New Studies Point to Benefits
Several studies on the use of music as a complementary intervention for heart disease have shown promising results across different...
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Sep 291 min read
Panic-Inducing Rumors Went Viral Ahead of the French Revolution
Researchers use the tools of epidemiology to trace how false tales spread from place to place, and provoked a revolt Quick Summary...
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Sep 291 min read
Our optimal time period for peak cognitive performance
Young or old, night owl or morning person, research reveals our peak cognitive window. Related Related
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Sep 251 min read
Artificial Sweeteners May Be Linked to Cognitive Decline
Research indicated link between brain and artifical sweetners Thanks Ann!
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Sep 251 min read
Centuries before Stephen Hawking, an isolated priest imagined black holes
In this excerpt from “Facing Infinity,” Jonas Enander examines how John Michell conceived of “dark stars,” or massive bodies with enough...
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Sep 251 min read
The search for anti-gravity propulsion
A tale of theory, experiment, UFO sightings, secret military programs, and CIA disinformation campaigns.
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Sep 251 min read
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