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The Carrington Event of 1859 Disrupted Telegraph Lines. A “Miyake Event” Would Be Far Worse

We don't know what causes Miyake events, but these great surges of energy can help us understand the past—while posing a threat to our future.
A man standing before a large ant hill

I Spent Three Hours Staring at an Anthill

And all I got were these fascinating observations of parasitic ants that kidnap other ants.
Vintage engraving of the Dodo

Warty Pigeons, Dodos, Giant Tortoises, and More: The Extinct Wildlife of Mauritius

Newly discovered Dutch manuscripts describe the extinct wildlife of Mauritius Island.