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“The new bridge is square where the old bridge is round, bustling instead of deserted, awash in the sounds of schools and neighborhoods nearby. At some point, Lydia’s haunting shifted along with the traffic patterns. She’s been seen at both bridges, but the new one is the only place she might still hail passing motorists.” […]
Pointless elitism, or an urgent dress rehearsal for the climate crisis?
AI is opening up the possibility of communicating with other animals. But will we listen? And can we ever truly understand?
Showcasing stories from Nicholas Hune-Brown, Nick Sturm, Samanth Subramanian, Kristin Idaszak, and Sy Safransky.
“Visitors to Appalachia are seeking out fireflies and finding solace in these dark times.”
“There’s a thin line between isolation and serenity, and Suga Free needs nobody but Suga Free.”
“So long as there are nations, there will be people trying to get out of them, tracking ceaselessly from one to the other while maybe wishing they could belong to the world instead.” In making a cross-country move recently, I realized that I can be a different person in a new place. There’s a certain […]
“Scientists use DNA to solve genetic puzzles in waters around the world. But in Crane Creek, the mystery got deeper.”
“No longer are coastal cities arguing about whether warming poses a monumental threat, but about the best way to respond.”
“We hastily dispose of dead whales, ignoring the ecological significance of their carcasses.”
