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Dreaming Is Like Taking LSD
A new theory explains that dreaming opens our minds to unexplored possibilities.
Why Horror Films Are More Popular Than Ever
It feels good to control what will terrify you.
Humans Have Rights and So Should Nature
An “Earth lawyer” argues for cultural transformation in environmental law.
We Didn’t Evolve for This
A lesson from the animal kingdom on why COVID-19 is so deadly to humans.
Why Humans Wage War
War is purposeful and calculating. The more organized we are, the better we get at fighting.
Reading, That Strange and Uniquely Human Thing
How we evolved to read is a story of one creative species.
How Sea Turtles Find Their Way
Whether you’re a sea turtle or a ship’s captain, you’ll need two tools—a map and a compass.
Playing Go with Darwin
New research elevates evolution from a tactical process to one of strategic possibility.
Toys Are the Future of Philosophy
Playthings shouldn’t confine kids but allow them to ask, What if?
How to Build Trust in Covid-19 Vaccines
Why people distrust vaccines and how they can be convinced otherwise.