GREAT WHITE SHARKS

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A baby great white shark, likely not Liberty, takes the bait during a research expedition off Long Island. National Geographic/James…

BIOLUMINESCENT TIDES

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Where to see the world’s brightest bioluminescent tides Watching phytoplankton illuminate the world's shores is an otherworldly experience. With a…

DEVIL RAYS

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122 devil rays joined in a wild mating ritual that lasted for hours. See it here. Scientists captured rare footage…

CREDIT CARDS

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There Are Two Kinds of Credit Cards Yet another way the poor are subsidizing the rich By Annie Lowrey Illustration by…

HOW THE RICH AVOID PAYING TAXES

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Illustration by Akshita Chandra / The Atlantic. Source: Getty. March 17, 2025 THE ATLANTIC  America’s superrich have always found ways…

WATER

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Are you drinking water all wrong? Here’s what you need to know about hydrating. This summer’s extreme heat has many…

FROZEN FOOD

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Frozen Food’s New Wave The freezer can now be an arsenal of taste. By Meghan McCarron Illustration by Lauren Martin /…

NIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY

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How to take great photos at night With the right tools and a plan of action, anyone can capture the…

KOSHER SALT

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The Great Salt Shake-Up Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries? By Ellen Cushing Illustration by Tim Lahan…

PAUL DIRAC

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PAUL DIRAC (1902-1984) Raised in humbler circumstances than his posh Georgian predecessor, Paul Dirac grew up in Brighton, the son of…