Morning Glories: Nature’s Latest Example of the Human Condition
Factual summary: Morning glories have experienced a staggering 96% drop in their rate of adaptation over just nine years. Researchers...
Devil’s Advocate: A New Species and the Old Tricks of Earth
Factual summary: A newly discovered plant species named Thismia daemona in Thailand is known from fewer than 50 individuals and...
Fading Stars, Fading Intelligence: A Cosmic Paradox
Factual summary: Astronomers have identified a surprisingly young population of fading radio galaxies. Their supermassive black holes have switched off...
Breathless Choices: The Anatomy of Risk on Earth
Factual summary: Recent research indicates that slower breathing and prolonged exhalation can make humans more willing to take risks. The...
Earthlings (finally) see Earth as it is
No territory changes hands. Considerable wall space does. On September 4, 2026, the UN General Assembly adopted a resolution promoting...
Knitting Innovation or Fabricated Nonsense?
Factual summary: Harvard researchers have developed a method to create fabrics that can change shapes and perform functions like controlling...
Decagons in the Cosmos: An Earthly Distraction from the Mundane
Factual summary: A ten-sided shape, or decagon, has been observed around Saturn's south pole, likely formed by atmospheric waves in...
A Floating Island of Absurdity: The Curious Case of Williston Lake
Factual summary: A previously uncharted island in Williston Lake, Canada, appeared in late July, only to disappear by mid-August and...
Jurassic Soundscapes: A Melody of Absurdity
Factual summary: Scientists have successfully recreated the sounds of prehistoric insects, specifically relatives of crickets and katydids, from fossils found...
Earth’s Genetic Personality Test: Just What We Needed
Factual summary: A recent study identified over 1,260 genetic variants associated with personality traits, accounting for 5 to 10 percent...
