Society
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Wild Beauties

Wild Beauties
How to Properly Protect Bears
Magazine / science
Members of the Ursidae family can approach humans visiting national parks. The matter of how to maintain natural balance—and distance—is complex.
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The Spirit of the Rainforest

The Spirit of the Rainforest
A Unique Ursine Subspecies
Magazine / science
The Kermode bear lives in a temperate rainforest on the Pacific coast of British Columbia and is a litmus test for the future of the entire ecosystem.
Czytaj
Splendor and Magic

Splendor and Magic
The Allure of Rock Crystal
Magazine / culture
From glass balls to ancient skulls, the transparent variety of the mineral quartz was for centuries believed to be imbued with mystical powers.
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What Kind of Mayan Are You?
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Take Your Brain for a Walk
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The Magnificent Nine
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Well-Asked Questions
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Shake It Off
Society
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A Timeless Bond

A Timeless Bond
Intergenerational Encounters
Magazine / society
For those that enjoy a good relationship, the bond between grandparent and grandchild can change the way that they experience the passage of time.
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Eternal Youth

Eternal Youth
How Non-Humans Age
Magazine / science
Some animals grow old, slowly deteriorating physically and mentally, whereas others can seemingly regenerate their bodies time and time again.
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All in White

All in White
A Buddhist Goddess’s Wisdom
Magazine / culture
White Tara is a mother deity who represents love and compassion—and can grant believers health and longevity.
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Full of Light

Full of Light
An Elusive Color
Magazine / science
White is a reflection of all the colors of the rainbow. This is probably why it is so difficult to find it in a perfect, unblemished form.
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The Cake
Reading / culture
Some unsolved mysteries—especially those made from flour, sugar, butter, and eggs—can end up being remarkably delicious.
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Well-Asked Questions

Well-Asked Questions
A Novel Approach to Economics
Magazine / society
Nobel Prize laureates Esther Duflo and Abhijit V. Banarjee suggest that in order to address pressing world issues such as poverty, scholars must steer clear of generalization.
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Chess
Reading / culture
On the existential despair of a supercomputer, which is forced to play tournaments again and again—and never lose.
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Alleyways of Trust

Alleyways of Trust
The Aleppo of Old
Magazine / society
The Syrian capital—built as a social network of streets and souks—was torn apart by the civil war. Yet slowly, the city is opening up once again.
Czytaj

2022: The Year in Review
Magazine / society
Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Germany addressing its colonial legacy, a sand battery in Finland—2022 was full of shocks and surprises.
Czytaj
Shake It Off

Shake It Off
How Tremoring Helps with Stress
Magazine / society
Krzysztof Karauda—a trainee Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) trainer—explains how the body uses movement to release tension after stressful experiences.
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31st January 1863

31st January 1863
Anniversary of the Month
Reading / science
On this day in 1863, a certain French author published his first novel, about three Brits taking a balloon trip over Africa. Jules Verne’s debut was a hit, and guaranteed his legacy.
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January in History

January in History
Diary of an Eternal Pessimist
Reading / society
Our eternally pessimistic correspondent gives his historical highlights for the month of January.
Czytaj
Where Trees Devour Houses

Where Trees Devour Houses
The Winds of Change in Kolkata
Magazine / society
The capital of West Bengal is a young city that appears unable to escape the memory of a more prosperous past. Yet slowly but surely, Kolkata is changing.
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"Przekrój". Who are we?
Media / Video
Przekrój is the oldest Polish magazine about culture and society—operating since 1945 and valued by millions of readers. At its height, weekly circulation reached 700,000 copies.
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The Fifth Sense

The Fifth Sense
On the Primacy of Touch
Magazine / society
In Western culture, touch is often relegated to the lowest tier—in spite of the important role it plays in all areas of human life and existence.
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Those Who Dispel the Darkness

Those Who Dispel the Darkness
The Gurus of India
Magazine / society
The Hindu spiritual teachers of the subcontinent play an important role in everyday life, acting as exemplary guides. Yet they are not without their controversies.