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Building destroyed by the Halifax Explosion. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division Washington, D.C.
More than a century ago, Halifax suffered an accidental blast one-fifth the size of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima.
A green copy of “Lolita,” a black-and-white classical painting, and a man in a bowler hat with a menacing expression evoke the unsettling aura of an unreliable narrator, all set against a beige background with abstract lines.
Dive into the twisted truths and concealed realities told by literature's most unreliable narrators.
Eight burnt matchsticks stand upright on an orange background, with the last match forming a scattered, crumbling silhouette.
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If you don’t feel better after the weekend, the “burnout paradox” could explain why.
cholesterol molecules
Embark on a journey through one of the most profound ecological transitions in the history of complex life.
a large piece of meat flying through the air.
And it seems to work alongside popular weight-loss medications, like Ozempic.
a black and white drawing of a man being hugged by another man.
The documents that convicted the infamous traitor were all kept in this unassuming leather pouch.
cold fuzzy dark matter simulations
In a far-reaching discovery with astrophysicist Karolina Garcia, we discuss what's in the Universe and how it grew up.
a painting of a landscape with mountains and rain.
Unlock the paradoxes of life through poetic realism.
John Templeton Foundation
a man and a woman posing for a picture.
New research shows that the transition from general to specific memories involves the maturation of inhibitory neurons in the hippocampus.
a birthday cake with the number 100 on it.
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Former Yale professor Dr. Morgan Levine shares 3 ways to change your diet to extend your life.
proton internal structure
If we waited long enough, would even protons themselves decay? The far future stability of the Universe depends on it.
a flock of birds flying through a cloudy sky.
Rich data on the global state of our feathered friends presents plenty of bad news — but also some bright spots.
a painting of a man with a hammer in his hand.
Nobody actually knows what will come of AI. But we can console ourselves with the knowledge that nobody has ever really known anything about the future.
a group of people standing in a cave with smoke coming out of it.
Origin of life studies have always focused on a set of strict environments that could give rise to life. Ante-life opens new possibilities.
a painting of a man and a woman sitting on a bench.
From cosmetic procedures to heart operations, the introduction of AI will create an ethical minefield.