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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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What Kind of Mayan Are You?
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20th July 1969
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Take Your Brain for a Walk
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Almost Every Conspiracy Theory About Antarctica
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The Art of Negativity
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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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Lethal Legacies and Other Ingrate Cases
Lethal Legacies and Other Ingrate Cases
Stories of (Dis)Inheritance
Magazine / society
They say that the rich are less empathetic than the poor – for some billionaires and aristocrats, this even extends to disinheriting their own families.
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The Power of Moxa
The Power of Moxa
A Chinese Medicine Therapist Explains Moxibustion
Magazine / science
In parts of East Asia, dried mugwort leaves are burned by folk doctors to prevent the sorts of illnesses that can arise in the winter months.
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The Bloody Conquest
The Bloody Conquest
The Colonization of the Americas
Magazine / society
The colonization of the Americas is often described as a ‘discovery’ and a ‘great adventure’, words which mask the reality of the bloody genocide that took place there.
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A Curious Joker
A Curious Joker
The Childlike World of Bruno Munari
Magazine / culture
The Italian artist Bruno Munari has had an indelible impact on the imaginations of many, but especially those of children, whose curiosity and flexibility he encouraged throughout his work.
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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.
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The Many Faces of Decency
The Many Faces of Decency
An Interview About Moral Norms
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Professor of Ethics Paweł Łuków talks about moral norms, what it means to be decent, and how we can relate this to our own behaviour and that of others.
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The Beating of the Horned Heart ♫
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On the centenary of Poland’s independence, we take a closer look at the odd relationship Poles have with freedom. Here, we observe the artist Stanisław Szukalski as he goes searching for traces of ancient Poles on Easter Island.
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Fiedorczuk
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An Introduction to Evie Shockley’s “in this light”
Reading / literature
Evie Shockley’s poem “in this light” tackles three Impressionist paintings in a way that shows the poet’s incredible synesthetic imagination.
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Happiness at the Bottom of a Teacup
Happiness at the Bottom of a Teacup
A Japanese Approach to a Fulfilling Life
Magazine / society
Doing what you love doing is the path to a long and happy life, according to the Japanese philosophy of ‘ikigai’. But how exactly do we find our reason to get out of bed?
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Primordial Broth
Primordial Broth
The Origins of Cellular Life
Magazine / science
With the help of a mysterious manual—and his vivid imagination—a biologist uses the metaphor of soup to explain how living cells are created.
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A Note of Nature
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A Note of Nature
Natural Inspirations in Music
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Musical compositions inspired by the sounds of nature can bring relief, while simultaneously raising awareness of issues related to climate change.
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What Comes After Growth?
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What Comes After Growth?
An Interview about Food Sovereignty and Cooperativism
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Wojciech Mejor – a leading figure in the Polish post-growth movement – talks about food sovereignty, food cooperativism and alternatives to capitalism.
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Julia
Fiedorczuk
Fiedorczuk
Against Apocalypse
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What does the word ‘apocalypse’ mean? And how can we understand it in the context of an Earth hurtling towards climate catastrophe?
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Life-Giving Dust
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Life-Giving Dust
From the Sahara to the Ocean
Magazine / science
Saharan dust is a phenomenon that starts in the desert and brings multiple benefits to oceans and plants across the whole of the globe.
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What Does the Amazon Rainforest Have to Say? ♫
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American acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton takes us on a sound trip to the first quiet park on Earth, where we can hear the gentle sounds of the Zabalo River, nestled deep in the Amazon rainforest.
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Mr Barker, Oedipuss and Us ♫
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We have more in common with cats and dogs than some people think – especially when it comes to cheekily deceiving each other. Original text by Ludwika Włodek.
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The Oak Chronicles ♫
Media / Audio
An encounter with an ancient oak tree named Bartek, as experienced and retold by a biologist and poet. Original text by Urszula Zajączkowska.
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Life in a Sealed Jar. A Brief History of Terrariums ♫
Media / Audio
Closed terrariums are currently in vogue for urban gardeners, but their history runs all the way back to 19th-century botany. Original text by Joanna Dobkowska.
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Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing
healthy living
Like Stroking a Butterfly’s Wing
A Most Delicate Massage
Magazine / society
The Butterfly Touch method developed by Eva Reich shows how less means more and how power lies in gentleness.
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The Wheels of Energy
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The Wheels of Energy
Understanding the Chakras
Magazine / culture
Ancient Hindu and Buddhist Tantra describe various focal points on the human body, which can be “worked” on to attain physical and psychological benefits.
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Sleep Well
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Sleep Well
Twelve Tips for a Good Night’s Rest
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Falling asleep at regular times and for regular periods is essential for mental and physical wellbeing. There are a number of ways to encourage it.
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Upside Down is Right Side Up
healthy living
Upside Down is Right Side Up
The Benefits of Yoga Inversions
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How turning the position of the body, quite literally, on its head is believed to increase circulation, improve energy levels, and strengthen muscles.