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The Queen’s Lily
World + People
Nature

The Queen’s Lily

In the 19th century, the giant lily was brought from Guyana to Victorian Britain. There, gardener Joseph Paxton displayed the plant’s remarkable architectural properties.
Agnieszka Drotkiewicz
Let’s Swarm
Soul + Body
Breathe In

Let’s Swarm

In May and June, honeybees migrate to a new nesting site. How do scout bees communicate potential sites in order for the colony to make a collective decision?
Łukasz Kaniewski
Cosmic Transmissions (Spring, 2022)
World + People
Outer Space

Cosmic Transmissions (Spring, 2022)

Our science editor delivers news from Earth and space, including the James Webb Space Telescope, the sun’s Nemesis, and the longest thunderbolt ever recorded.
Łukasz Kaniewski
Trees Are Friendlier Than You Think
World + People
Nature

Trees Are Friendlier Than You Think

Somewhat surprisingly, trees that grow close together form sociable communities, where they ‘talk’ to each other, share information and look after themselves.
Jonny Thomson
To Know Beautifully
World + People
Science

To Know Beautifully

Art and science might seem unconnected and dissimilar, yet the combination of these two disciplines is as wonderful as it is surprising.
Szymon Drobniak
We’re Living in a Cosmic Dream
World + People
Outer Space

We’re Living in a Cosmic Dream

According to a recent theory in quantum mechanics, the universe is one big simulation – just like in “The Matrix”. Will you take the red or blue pill?
Paul Ratner
Cosmic Transmissions (Autumn, 2021)
World + People
Outer Space

Cosmic Transmissions (Autumn, 2021)

Our science editor delivers news from Earth and space, including cosmic holograms, spraying aerosols into the atmosphere, and tardigrades on the moon.
Łukasz Kaniewski
Earthworms on the Piano
World + People
Science

Earthworms on the Piano

Cultural scientist and philosopher Justyna Schollenberger explains what Charles Darwin taught us about empathy, cooperation and animals.
Aleksandra Gosk, Tomasz Sitarz
A Discreet Genius
Art + Stories
Experiences

A Discreet Genius

Originally a classical pianist, he later became a philosopher of science and advocate of quantum consciousness. Ervin László believes everything to be connected and part of a greater unity.
Paulina Wilk
We Are Born to Learn
World + People
The Other School

We Are Born to Learn

Learning not only can, but really ought to be a source of joy, according to educational neuroscientist Dr. Marzena Żylińska, in discussion with Berenika Steinberg.
Berenika Steinberg