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aeon.co
Methodical/mercurial
I need order and routine – just as much as I crave excitement and variety. What’s life like with both autism and ADHD?- by Sarah HendrickxRead on Aeon
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publicdomainreview.org
Soldiers of Misfortune: The Drawings of Urs Graf the Elder
A mercenary and miscreant, the Swiss Renaissance artist Urs Graf lived the violence and vice he summoned on his drafting table. Miya Tokumitsu introduces us to
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nautil.us
The Shapes and Colors of a Near-Death Experience
Near-death experiences are more common than many of us might think: Some studies estimate that between four and eight percent of the global population has had o
#4
bigthink.com
Why our political fights devolve into wars about words
In August 2024, I moved with my family from Chicago, Illinois, to Milan, Italy, to test out living overseas for a year. In the months after relocating, the Amer
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19thnews.org
These trans and nonbinary candidates just made history
Six transgender and nonbinary candidates made history on Election Day by winning races in states that have never elected a trans person into their legislature b
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noemamag.com
A Generation Revolts
The post A Generation Revolts appeared first on NOEMA.
#7
psyche.co
How to help someone whose thinking seems delusional
If their beliefs appear strange and fixed, you don’t need to prove them wrong. A clinical psychologist shows a gentler way- by Laura Yoviene SykesRead on Psyche
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quantamagazine.org
How a Metabolic Spark Could Have Jump-Started Life
Energetic pathways that make and break complex molecules are critical to all life. It’s even possible that these self-sustaining cycles could have been key at l
#9
technologyreview.com
Nancy Pelosi's replacement is ready to regulate AI
As a California state senator, Scott Wiener authored legislation aimed at curbing the risks of advanced AI. Now, after winning a tight congressional race for fo
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19thnews.org
Cornell University is embroiled in another sexual assault lawsuit
This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. Jane Doe is n
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aeon.co
The wholehearted life
Roshi Joan Halifax is an original, generous, gritty and profound Buddhist teacher. How does she look back on her life?- by Ben DaitzRead on Aeon
#12
atlasobscura.com
The Tar Pits in Lawton, Oklahoma
Oklahoma is known for its oil production. Normally, oil is trapped underneath impermeable rock and must be pumped out of the ground. Sometimes there is a gap in
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lithub.com
What is the Best Literary TV Adaptation of All Time? Day Four
It’s day four. Yesterday’s voting knocked out a few shows I was convinced would make it at least another round or two. And they almost did: The vote tallies wer
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bigthink.com
5 big astronomy “facts” that changed in the 21st century
As our understanding of the Universe advances — and as we collect more comprehensive, better data about all that’s out there — we sometimes find that the actual
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quantamagazine.org
Did Life Begin in an RNA World?
The earliest life forms may have emerged from self-copying RNA. The post Did Life Begin in an RNA World? first appeared on Quanta Magazine
#16
19thnews.org
Moms feared what the midterms would mean for their disabled daughters. Then came some hope.
Yasmin Halim approached this year’s midterms with “a sense of dread.” On election night, the 44-year-old went to bed early after Republicans won the major state
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