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Dreaming Is Like Taking LSD
A new theory explains that dreaming opens our minds to unexplored possibilities.
We Didn’t Evolve for This
A lesson from the animal kingdom on why COVID-19 is so deadly to humans.
Vaccines Are the Safest Medical Procedure We Have. Make Your Wager Wisely
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.
Person, Woman, Man, Camera, TV
Is memorizing a string of words a key to what makes the human brain unique?
Why Your Brain’s Sense of Time Is So Elastic
These Photos Remind Us Why Conservation Matters
Enjoy the 2020 winners of a natural photography competition.
Are We Wired to Be Outside?
A neuroscientist searches for the roots of feeling innately connected to nature.
What You Can Learn from Living in Antarctica
Wisdom from the end of the Earth.
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