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In 1703, the world’s most esteemed scientific journal published a surprising letter from an anonymous correspondent. (At the time, until well into the twentieth century, anonymity often meant the scientist writing was a woman, though the word “scientist” itself was more than a century away, to be coined for a woman.) The letter reported an…

This is a BBC New article rewritten to imagine a world in which we were experiencing global cooling, not heating. It was written to accompany this piece. With temperatures plummeting, France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about one possible answer to climate change: central heating. This week debate about la chauff (central…

Exif_JPEG_PICTURE The unprecedented Europe-wide June heatwave has fanned the debate about the eco-credentials of air conditioning. Many believe that widespread adoption of the technology would be irresponsible, if not immoral, as the energy it burns would contribute to just the problem it is trying to mitigate.  Thinking clearly about the issue is made difficult by…

Climbing the Andes one windy January afternoon, watching peak after peek emerge on the horizon like giant mounds of moss, I found myself wondering about the clear line toward the top where the green ends and the reddish-brown of the barren rock begins, wondering how the trees and shrubs know when to stop, how far…

This essay was originally published as the cover story in the Summer 2025 issue of Orion Magazine. “Who are you?” the caterpillar barks at Alice from atop the giant mushroom, and Alice, never quite having considered the question, mutters a child’s version of Emily Dickinson’s “I’m nobody! Who are you?” Before he was Lewis Carroll,…

Knowing the status of a relationship, as well as the current state of the world, depends on the ability to track changes. Will AI be able to match this critical human capability?

College sports betting has exploded, heavily impacting male students and often surfacing only when students face severe financial debt or academic probation.

Personal Perspective: The psychological benefits of authenticity extend far beyond sexual orientation. Pride may offer everyone a roadmap for taking up space more openly.

Weekend Wisdom: Choose priority over balance because when everything matters, nothing does. When you think, “I HAVE to do this” ask yourself this very important and simple question, “Do I?” Decide if the thing is on your… The post 20-minute phone-free ritual + room by room cleaning guide appeared first on Be More with Less.