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The US’ 2,000-Year-Old Mystery Mounds

Constructed by a mysterious civilization that left no written records, the Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks are a testament to indigenous sophistication.

Knowable Magazine

How Animals Follow Their Nose

It’s not easy to find the source of a swirling scent plume. Scientists are using experiments and simulations to uncover the varied strategies that animals employ.

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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 Hollywood Reporter

The Confessions of John Malone, Media’s Most Misunderstood Mogul

In this exclusive excerpt from his new memoir ‘Born to Be Wired,’ the battle-scarred billionaire candidly reflects on his (mostly) friendly rivalries with Reed Hastings, Rupert Murdoch and Ted Turner and how he built a sprawling empire while living with autism.

The American Scholar

Horse and Runner

While walking around the village of Medal, killing time before a foot race one Sunday morning at the end of June, I saw a small, dark brown horse galloping across a grassy enclosure about 30 yards in length. The horse thundered from one side to the other,

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