“Plumbing, the depths.”
longreads
It’s Boom Times for the ‘Real Fox Mulder’
“How Nick Pope swatted away controversy on his way to becoming the dean of UK ufology.”
A New JFK Assassination Revelation Could Upend the Long-Held “Lone Gunman” Theory
“Former Secret Service agent Paul Landis, largely silent for 60 years, says he found a bullet in Kennedy’s limo. A sometime presidential historian explains why that’s so significant, if true.”
The Kid Stays in the Picture
“Max Lowe made a big splash in 2021 with ‘Torn,’ a documentary about the death of his famous father, alpinist Alex Lowe, and how it shook and shaped his family.”
The Sea Eagles That Returned to Mull
“Almost 50 years ago, conservationists reintroduced white-tailed eagles to Scotland. It’s gone well. Some say too well.”
Can We Talk to Whales?
“Researchers believe that artificial intelligence may allow us to speak to other species.”
Unknown Costs
Forty-three million Americans need substance addiction treatment, but only a tiny fraction receive it. We know why.
The Last of the Fungus
“A young scientist’s quest to transform a dying way of life.”
To Air is Human
“Despite overwhelming concern for his physical well-being, writer and longtime road cyclist Tom Vanderbilt wanted to see what it felt like to take to the air.”
The Albanian Town that TikTok Emptied
“’It’s like the boys have gone extinct,’ say women in Kukes. They’ve all left for London, chasing dreams of fast cars and easy money sold on social media.”