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The Rise of the Scented-Candle Industrial Complex

by Carolyn Wells February 22, 2023February 22, 2023

“Why is everyone waxing on about Diptyque?”

Posted inHighlight, Nonfiction, Quote Posts, Quotes, Technology

What Happens When You Go Offline

by Aaron Gilbreath May 20, 2020October 19, 2022

The Information Age is also the age of information overload. Here’s what one person learned about the human brain after cleansing himself of screens.

Posted inNonfiction, Quotes

The Volcanologist’s Dilemma

by benhuberman December 22, 2017October 19, 2022

In Naples, scientists find themselves grappling with unpredictable volcanoes and skeptical residents.

Posted inEditor's Pick

The Monster Beneath

by benhuberman December 21, 2017October 19, 2022

While Mount Vesuvius gets all the publicity, Naples’ Campi Flegrei — a caldera volcano — might be the most dangerous for the hundreds of thousands of residents within its red zone.

Posted inBusiness & Tech, Crime, Nonfiction, Quotes

Greece’s Beleaguered Port City

by Aaron Gilbreath November 24, 2017October 19, 2022

The violent chipping center of Aspropyrgos, Greece is a microcosm of Europe itself, struggling to benefit from the global economy while protecting its identity.

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