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Who’s Smarter: AI or a 5-Year-Old?
A faceoff between the most advanced large language model and a regular kid.
Your Memories Are Like Paintings
Understanding that memories are interpretations can transform you.
How the Night Sky Speaks to Us
An acoustic experiment reveals that spooky forest sounds may come from above.
The Dark Underbelly of the Near Future
Helen Philips, author of a new work of speculative fiction called Hum, on finding hope in the midst of dystopia.
Are You Psychic? Nudge, Nudge
A phenomenon called “population stereotypes” helps explain how predictable human responses create the illusion of telepathy.
What Volcanoes Tell Us
Tamsin Mather on her 3 greatest revelations while writing Adventures in Volcanoland.
High Mountains, Ancient Shells, and the Wonder of Deep Time
Learning to appreciate the big picture.
The Salty Grit of the Haenyeo Divers
These life-size portraits of South Korea’s most iconic ocean women showcase a dying way of life.
If Animals Could Talk
A new art installation broadcasts the audiovisual worlds of dolphins, bats, snakes, and other animals.
