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The Universe Works Like a Huge Human Brain, Discover Scientists
Reading / science
A new study found similarities between the human brain and the cosmic network of galaxies.
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29th March 1857
29th March 1857
Anniversary of the Month
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On this day in 1857, a young Indian soldier in an infantry regiment of the British East India Company decided to take a stand against his British masters. His actions kickstarted a major rebellion.
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The New History of the Milky Way
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Over the past two years, astronomers have rewritten the story of our galaxy.
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The Cabinet of Earthly Delights
The Cabinet of Earthly Delights
Wilhelm Reich’s Sexual Revolution
Magazine / science
With his orgone accumulator, Wilhelm Reich intended to heal the world through a sexual revolution. In reality, it was not quite as profound.
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Grief Among Animals
Grief Among Animals
Death in the Animal Kingdom
Magazine / science
Both mammals and birds appear to grieve their dead and observe mourning rituals – just like humans.
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It’s Barberry Time!
It’s Barberry Time!
How to Harvest the Barberry Shrub
Magazine / science
The barberry shrub – most noticeable from its striking red berries – consists of the fruit, bark, root and leaf. Luckily, we can benefit from all of it.
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What Is Dying All About?
What Is Dying All About?
An Interview with Marcin Kula
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Social historian Marcin Kula talks about burial traditions, the moral dilemmas surrounding the extension of life, and ‘shaking the coconut trees’.
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In Search of the Perfect Snowflake
In Search of the Perfect Snowflake
An Interview with Kenneth G. Libbrecht
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Kenneth G. Libbrecht talks about why he became interested in snow, the physics behind snow crystals, and where to observe the best snowflakes.
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Delighted Man
Mind the climate
Delighted Man
The Metaphysics of Nature Conservation
Magazine / science
Nature conservation is not simply a matter of being conscious about the environment – it also raises metaphysical questions.
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The Voice of The Heart
The Voice of The Heart
A Remarkable Organ
Reading / science
The heart does more than just pump blood – this remarkable organ also affects our thinking, feelings, perception and identity.
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What Ended the Black Death, History's Worst Pandemic
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The bubonic plague ravaged the world for centuries, killing up to 200 million people.
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6th February 1936
6th February 1936
Anniversary of the Month
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On this day in 1936, the Olympic flame burned from up high, announcing the start of the Winter Olympics hosted by… the Third Reich. The games were a propaganda coup for Adolf Hitler and his Nazi Party.
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'Muscular Bonding': The Strange Psychological Effects of Moving Together
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Synchronous movement seems to help us form cohesive groups by shifting our thinking from "me" to "we."
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A Killer in Corpolis
A Killer in Corpolis
The Mystery of the Dead Cells
Magazine / science
A series of mysterious cell deaths in Corpolis bring Detective XY back for one last case – revealing an ingenious biological phenomenon in the process.
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The Birds and the Bees
The Birds and the Bees
Sex in the Natural World
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Orgies, love triangles, necrophilia – nature’s amorous repertoire is just a debauched as that of humans, and in some cases even more so.
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What Will 'Psychedelic Therapy' Look Like When It's Legalized?
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Psychedelic therapy will become legal in Oregon in 2023. That's thanks largely to a renaissance of psychedelic research that's changing attitudes on the substances' medical potential.
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From the Stars to Our Lungs
From the Stars to Our Lungs
The Great Atomic Cycle
Magazine / science
Every breath we take is comprised of recycled atoms, first released by stars and then used by countless other humans and animals.
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A Long Nap in the Freezer
A Long Nap in the Freezer
A Brief History of Cryonics
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Want to live forever? Why not try cryonics – an expensive and unproven scientific procedure with tempting results, at least for some.
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Serotonin Plays a Key Role In Patience and Impulse Control, Research Says
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There is a neurological link between serotonin levels and the brain’s ability to control impulses and patience levels.
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The Anxious Heart
The Anxious Heart
An Interview with Sandeep Jauhar
Magazine / science
Cardiologist Sandeep Jauhar talks about how to live with a healthy heart, the importance of family doctors, and why his profession needs a new paradigm.