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Nautilus

Once Upon a Gemstone

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

Bustle

A Guide To Red Flags

In dating and in life, they’re not always what you think they should be.

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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Atavist

The Talented Mr. Bruseaux

He made his name in Chicago investigating race riots, solving crimes, and exposing corruption. But America’s first Black private detective was hiding secrets of his own.

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