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Trash Threatens Fragile Antarctic Environment
Decaying field huts, open pits of trash and oil-slicked beaches mar King George Island, a logistical hub for Antarctic research
February 12, 2013
| By Mohi Kumar
Off the Road Blog
What Makes the Trout in Ecuador Look Like Salmon?
Aiming to catch a few trout for dinner, the author decides to try his luck at one of the region's many "sport fishing" sites
February 12, 2013
| By Alastair Bland
Paleofuture Blog
Reckless Breeding of the Unfit: Earnest Hooton, Eugenics and the Human Body of the Year 2000
A future America, populated by horse-faced, spindly giants with big feet
February 12, 2013
| By Matt Novak
Threaded Blog
The Masked Merriment of Mardi Gras
For centuries, the day's revelry has featured the liberated feeling of hiding in plain view
February 12, 2013
| By Emily Spivack
Arts & Culture
Are Punch and Judy Shows Finally Outdated?
For a wife-beating, baby-squashing scofflaw, Mr. Punch has done pretty well for himself
February 04, 2013
| By Linda Rodriguez McRobbie
Food and Think Blog
This Artist Uses Meat As His Medium
Dominic Episcopo's red and raw images capture the spirit of Americana.
February 11, 2013
| By K. Annabelle Smith
Surprising Science Blog
Photos of Starfish Up Close: What Are You Looking At?
A stunning look at starfish reveal beautiful patterns--but what exactly are those wormy structures, bald patches, and spiky maces?
February 08, 2013
| By Hannah Waters
Ideas & Innovations
How Big Data Has Changed Dating
What it means to be single and looking for love in the time of algorithms
January 29, 2013
| By Megan Gambino
Surprising Science Blog
Can Birds Survive Climate Change?
Predicted increases in torrential rain and severe drought will force birds in Asia to relocate in search of food and viable habitat, a new study finds
February 08, 2013
| By Claire Martin
Paleofuture Blog
Viva Las Venus: The Jetsons and Wholesome Hedonism
What happens in the year 2063 stays in the year 2063
February 08, 2013
| By Matt Novak
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Louis Armstrong’s New Orleans
Jazz is synonymous with the Big Easy, and there’s no bigger name in the history of the genre than Satchmo
January 31, 2013
| By Nina Fedrizzi
Innovations Blog
Can Machines Learn Morality?
The debate over drones stirs up questions about whether robots can learn ethical behavior. Will they be able to make moral decisions?
February 08, 2013
| By Randy Rieland
Arts & Culture
The Story Behind Banksy
On his way to becoming an international icon, the subversive and secretive street artist turned the art world upside-down
February 2013 Issue
| By Will Ellsworth-Jones
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