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BBC Travel

The Revival of a Forgotten American Fruit

Across large swaths of North America, an ancient fruit is growing wild but largely forgotten. However, a community of foodies, farmers and scientists is eagerly trying to change that.

BBC Travel
The Washington Post

What State Best Represents America?

We take a stab at identifying the most normal state in the nation and discover that, by at least one measure, it’s the state you’d least expect.

The Washington Post
BBC Future

Why ‘Quirky’ People Are Attractive

There are some universal standards of beauty, so why has evolution not made us all beautiful? When it comes to attraction, originality can pay off.

BBC Future

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Pocket’s Top-Saved Stories of the Week

The paradox of the screen-time report, lessons from the “let them” theory, and an investigation into the life of Luigi Mangione.

Pocket Collections
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5 Easy (and Cheesy) Dip Recipes Perfect for Super Bowl Sunday

Indulge your savory side with this lineup of gooey dips you can make in 30 minutes or less, from classic spinach and artichoke that never fails to delight to the TikTok-viral garlic butter brie dip of your dreams.

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Wednesday, April 2
The New York Times

Should Human Life Be Optimized?

Advances in genetic testing and artificial intelligence are changing what’s possible for those undergoing I.V.F. Are we ready for the future of fertility?

The New York Times

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Aeon

Autism’s Missing Women

Long believed to be particularly associated with males, new research is revolutionising our understanding of autism.

Aeon
Knowable Magazine

Everything You Need to Know About Bird Flu

How dangerous is it? Where did it come from? H5N1 influenza’s origins stretch back to the 1990s, and key events paved the way for the outbreak we’re seeing today.

Knowable Magazine