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122 devil rays joined in a wild mating ritual that lasted for hours. See it here. Scientists captured rare footage of the animals in a stunning “courtship vortex” that raises concerns about their survival. Munk’s devil rays (Mobula munkiana) are … Continue reading →

There Are Two Kinds of Credit Cards Yet another way the poor are subsidizing the rich By Annie Lowrey Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. March 2025 THE ATLANTIC  The American consumer is tapped out. Grocery prices are bananas, housing prices are obscene, … Continue reading →

Illustration by Akshita Chandra / The Atlantic. Source: Getty. March 17, 2025 THE ATLANTIC  America’s superrich have always found ways to avoid paying taxes, but in recent years, they’ve discovered what might be the mother of all loopholes. It’s a … Continue reading →

Are you drinking water all wrong? Here’s what you need to know about hydrating. This summer’s extreme heat has many wondering if there are better ways to address hydration. These are the considerations worth making. Water can be bought in … Continue reading →

Frozen Food’s New Wave The freezer can now be an arsenal of taste. By Meghan McCarron Illustration by Lauren Martin / The Jacky Winter Group February 18, 2025  THE ATLANTIC In the 1990s, my childhood frozen-food dinners seemed precision-engineered for disappointment: … Continue reading →

How to take great photos at night With the right tools and a plan of action, anyone can capture the beauty of the moon and stars at night. Let professional photographer Keith Ladzinski show you how. A “wolf moon” hovers … Continue reading →

The Great Salt Shake-Up Why has kosher salt replaced table salt in American pantries? By Ellen Cushing Illustration by Tim Lahan March 8, 2025, 8 AM ET THE ATLANTIC  When I was a child, in the 1990s, there was only one kind … Continue reading →

PAUL DIRAC (1902-1984) Raised in humbler circumstances than his posh Georgian predecessor, Paul Dirac grew up in Brighton, the son of a librarian and a tyrannical strict French teacher. His classmates remember him as a tall, quiet, “un-English-looking” boy in unfashionable … Continue reading →

The demise of foreign aid offers an opportunity Donors should focus on what works. Much aid currently does not March 8th 2025 THE ECONOMIST  IT is a “criminal organisation”, says Elon Musk. It is “run by a bunch of radical lunatics”, … Continue reading →

The secret to a healthy gut is simpler than you think Turns out, the bacteria in your gut have food preferences of their own. Here’s how a colorful plate feeds the bacteria that help your body thrive. New research shows … Continue reading →