Geologist James Powell chronicles the evolution of our understanding of life in the deep-sea biosphere.
James Lawrence Powell | Apr 8, 2024
Research shows that simple practices can help us zoom out, rediscover purpose, and find a fresh perspective when we're feeling burned out.
Elspeth Kirkman | Apr 1, 2024
Generation ships offer a tantalizing possibility: transporting humans on a permanent voyage to a new home among the stars.
Christopher Mason | Mar 29, 2024
A growing body of research suggests that optimism plays a significant role in promoting both physical and mental well-being.
Immaculata De Vivo | Mar 15, 2024
The first global maps of the nuclear contamination of the world reinforced our understanding of the entire biosphere as a radically interconnected ecological space.
Sebastian V. Grevsmühl / translated by Maya Judd | Mar 12, 2024
While the concept stretches back centuries, it has garnered significant attention in recent decades.
Karl Widerquist | Mar 7, 2024
A simple dice game shines a bit of light on the psychology of regret.
Geoffrey Engelstein | Feb 26, 2024
One can undergo a sublime experience even in the face of a life-threatening force.
David E. Nye | Feb 20, 2024
Whenever someone waxes poetic about terraforming alien worlds, it’s worth taking a moment to consider the ethical implications of the proposal.
Erika Nesvold | Feb 12, 2024
“Baltimore” is a love song to a city, tainted by both Simone’s personal experience there and its social and economic struggles.
Alex Coles | Feb 2, 2024
