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Nautilus

Once Upon a Gemstone

Precious stones hold the stories of continents, oceans, and cultures.

Quanta Magazine

The Grand Unified Theory of Rogue Waves

Rogue waves—enigmatic giants of the sea—were thought to be caused by two different mechanisms. But one idea that borrows from the hinterlands of probability theory has the potential to predict them all.

BBC Future

The Ingenious Living Bridges of India

For centuries, indigenous groups in north-east India have crafted intricate bridges from living fig trees. Now this ancient skill is making its way to European cities.

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Thursday, August 7
Sapiens

What’s Behind a Michelin Star?

As judges scout new restaurants in the U.S., an anthropologist investigates the elite, Eurocentric history of the Michelin Red Guide.

BBC

How Pac-Man Changed Gaming - and the World

Celebrating his 45th birthday this year, the yellow eating machine revolutionised video games – and has even been used in science. What has made him and his adventures so addictive?

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The Ringer

The First Ride of the Valkyries

In its inaugural season, Golden State is competing for a playoff berth and has the highest franchise valuation in the league. What does the WNBA’s newest franchise mean for the future of the sport? And what will it take to bring a title to the Bay?

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