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When a rare meteorite falls, it springs amateur sky-watchers, scientists, and professional meteorite hunters into a treasure hunt. This piece by Helen Gordon adapted from her book focuses on the excitement surrounding the Winchcombe meteorite, and the scientists that employe meth...

A Mediterranean Diet, for most of us, is associated with healthy eating. That may not be entirely true, however. At least in its current form, which has been shaped by marketing and politics, it’s quite far from the original research that coined the term. Today, it’s still being ...

A The Guardian investigation reveals extensive and previously undisclosed involvement by high-level executives from the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans, professional sports teams, in managing the public relations fallout of the Catholic clergy abuse scandal.

Emily McCullar reports on the aftermath of the Smokehouse Creek wildfire in the Texas Panhandle through the stories of rancher Adam Isaacs and his family. The fire destroyed hundreds of thousands of acres, killed thousands of cattle, and caused significant economic losses. This l...

Eric Lach writes about the troubles surrounding the construction of 1 Seaport, a luxury Manhattan skyscraper that began leaning during construction. Something like this happening might come as a surprise in the modern times we live in, but Lach’s reporting reveals the combination...

How a tragic accident helped Hanif Kureishi find his rebellious voice again.

Nicola Twilley writes about the challenges, historical context, and current research efforts surrounding the development of artificial blood substitutes, both from lab-grown red blood cells and synthetic alternatives. For something so abundantly produces by our bodies, we are sti...

Sam Kriss connects what we now call “vibes” to Hegel's philosophy of “Geist”, and explores various metaphorical "vibe machines,” that attempt to explain how they shift. Just like vibes, this piece flows between being playful and serious. “We need another universal theory of vibes...

Larissa Schiavo explores the evolution of indoor air quality from prehistory to modern times. This brief history reveals how our understanding of indoor air quality has progressed and why it remains a critical health issue today. We might be tempted to think that air quality was ...

Wellness products are not something usually associated with white supremacy movements. However, when Mark Hay’s reporting starts pulling at the threads, they uncover a network of brands that not only promote alternative health but also serve as vehicles for extremist views.