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environmental disasters

Amid War in Ukraine, Nature Survives in Unexpected Ways

The war has brought suffering and devastation—and "war-wilding," a surprising ray of hope.
November 11, 2024
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fairies

Who Were the Mysterious Moon-Eyed People of Appalachia?

Tales of strange, nocturnal people haunt the region—and so do theories about who they were, from a lost Welsh "tribe" to aliens.
October 22, 2024
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acoustics

How Can You Tell If Soil Is Healthy? Just Listen to It.

Ground-breaking "ecoacoustics" use underground critter concerts to monitor a hidden ecosystem.
September 9, 2024
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fandom

How a TV Show Brought New Fans (and Furniture) to Emily Dickinson's House

The poet’s home-turned-museum has embraced its pop-culture moment.
September 23, 2024
Gastro Obscura
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temperance

The Victorian 'Drink Maps' Wielded by Anti-Booze Crusaders

Author Kris Butler reveals how Temperance advocates mapped bars to discourage their spread.
September 11, 2024
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women empowerment

Who Is Baba Yaga?

Trickster, mentor, probable goddess—Slavic folklore's most famous villain is so much more than a witch.
September 30, 2024
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solstice

In the Siberian Arctic, New Year Comes in June

Yhyakh is the summer holiday we all need.
June 17, 2024
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how to

How to Reconnect With Nature Through Writing

Whether you're in the wilderness or a city park, being present with other beings can be deeply fulfilling.
June 28, 2024
Gastro Obscura
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ingredients

Discover Colorado's Culinary Treasures: 4 Ingredients Worth Traveling For

Explore Colorado’s iconic flavors on the ultimate tasting tour.
Sponsored by Visit Colorado
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societies

In Tibetan Macaques, Females Rule the Roost

In matters of grooming and moving, these primates defer to the ladies.
June 4, 2024
Gastro Obscura
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rice

White Rice Is Bland? These Japanese Researchers Beg to Differ

Japan's food world is eagerly awaiting an upcoming "flavor dictionary."
April 23, 2024
Gastro Obscura
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pasta

Can Music Make Your Food Taste Better?

Spice up your meals with some sonic seasoning.
May 20, 2024
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noise

Space Makes Noise—And Here’s the Eerie Song an Eclipse Sings

Thought you could only experience the astronomical event with your eyes?
March 19, 2024
Gastro Obscura
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delicious diaspora

'Joyce Chen’s China': How a Film Used Food to Bridge a Cold-War Divide

The 1972 documentary cast a warm light on a vilified country.
May 10, 2024
Gastro Obscura
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tomatoes

Would You Eat This Purple Tomato?

This fruit owes its luminous violet shade to snapdragon flower DNA.
March 27, 2024
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mental health

One Man’s Fight To Save a Mental Hospital's Forgotten Cemetery

John Horne is determined to preserve the stories of those who were left behind.
February 1, 2024
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naturecultures

The Many Lives of ‘Sounds of North American Frogs’

This metamorphic record is a teaching tool, a flirtation device, a college radio favorite, a nostalgic object, and more. BOOP!
January 23, 2024
Gastro Obscura
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astronauts

Sweet Potato Salad Might Be the Optimal Space Food

A new study produced the ideal "space salad" for long-term astronauts, and it's surprisingly delicious.
February 1, 2024