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My private mountain

2025-10-28 18:00:00

Painting of a green and pink landscape with a prominent flat-topped mountain and a cloudy sky in the background.

Through her paintings, Georgia O’Keefe laid claim to New Mexico’s desert landscape. But it was never hers for the taking

- by Alanna Offield

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Backyard caterpillars

2025-10-27 18:01:00

Photo of an orange caterpillar hanging from a green leaf against a turquoise background.

From poison spikes to fake snake eyes, caterpillars employ many clever strategies to survive to their dazzling adulthoods

- by Aeon Video

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An emperor for all seasons

2025-10-27 18:00:00

Photo of an ancient marble altar with intricate carvings and steps, showcasing classical architectural details and patterns.

The magnificent Altar of Peace celebrates the imperial order of Augustus’ Rome and his place in the fabric of the cosmos

- by John Weeds

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Monstrification

2025-10-24 18:00:00

Painting of a man with a spear through his eye and head, showing a surreal and dramatic portrayal with detailed features.

For centuries we’ve used the declaration of ‘monster’ to eject individuals and groups from being respected as fully human

- by Surekha Davies

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Is information a fundamental force of the Universe?

2025-10-23 18:01:00

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Does physics miss something important about how the Universe works? A new law of information could account for complexity

- by Aeon Video

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Learning to not-know

2025-10-23 18:00:00

From late-night calls to unsolved symptoms, uncertainty is woven into every doctor’s day. They should learn to embrace it

- by Zoe Cunniffe

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