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Finding the story

Editor in Chief Nancy Shute discusses how our reporters find unique stories, from vaccine beer to a particle collider’s retirement to the rise of AI scientists.

The de Sades Among Us

The seeds of evil that brought us Epstein, blatant censorship at the University of North Texas, the problem with wall labels, and a Black Medieval angel of love.

Brown rice and status

Rice is one of the most consumed foods in the world, and it gives us insight into our relentless search for status and for affiliation. Once rice is harvested for consumption, it’s brown. The outer layers of the rice husk contain the bran and many of the nutrients in the rice.