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By May 08, 2022
Environment

The Iron Curtain’s border zone has grown into a wild, ecological haven

The iron curtain's shadow left room for nature to heal.

By Apr 12, 2022
DIY

Getting older can be empowering if we learn to embrace it

It’s helpful to think of ourselves as older people in training.

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By Nov 25, 2021
Environment

Turkey and chicken poop have untapped energy potential

Fowl fuel might not smell foul.

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By Oct 14, 2021
Environment

Plastic production is a fossil fuel problem

Managing the climate crisis means diminishing our reliance on both.

By Aug 27, 2019
Military

A few small goofs nearly threw the world into nuclear war

Excerpt: End Times

By Jun 12, 2019
Environment

Saving Greenland could save the world

Excerpt: Ice at the End of the World

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By May 13, 2019
Science

Psychologists once linked autism to schizophrenia—and blamed moms for both

Excerpt: Mind Fixers

By May 10, 2019
Science

Before there was a periodic table, there was chaos

Excerpt: Mendeleyev’s Dream

By May 09, 2019
Science

Before there was a periodic table, there was chemical chaos

Excerpt: Mendeleyev’s Dream

By Apr 30, 2019
Technology

GPS gives directions, but what does it take away?

Excerpt: Wayfinding