Breaking a Cycle of Apocalypse
John Larison’s new novel The Ancients suggests some societies are built for cataclysm
You Are What Your Ancestors Didn’t Eat
The impact of famine may be written in the bodies of future generations
The Trouble with the Swamp
Wetlands in film are overwhelmingly associated with discomfort, misery, and death
The Sean Carrolls Explain the Universe
Why are we here? Is there life on other planets? The renowned scientists who share a name share their answers to life’s big questions.
These Physicists Want to Ditch Dark Energy
The idea that mysterious stuff speeds up the acceleration of the universe could be a big mistake
