Monthly Archives: March 2025

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 →

A tiny island country is selling citizenship for $105,000 to save itself from rising seas By Laura Paddison, CNN Updated 7:14 AM EST, Wed March 5, 2025  A beach in Ewa on the Pacific island of Nauru, on September 2, 2018. … Continue reading →

What were Neanderthals really like—and why did they go extinct? These ancient hominids, who disappeared 40,000 years ago, were once thought to be brutish. But recent discoveries have hinted they were more like us than we thought. This reconstruction of … Continue reading →

The Putinization of America Trump’s deference to the Russian dictator has become full-blown imitation. By Garry Kasparov Illustration by The Atlantic. Source: Getty. February 28, 2025 ATLANTIC MAGAZINE  We are barely a month into the second presidential term of Donald Trump and … Continue reading →

Dermatologists Have a Dirty Little Secret Mar 3, 2025 TIME MAGAZINE Most Americans view soap as essential to bathing as water. The daily grind confronts us with dirt, germs, and sweat, and a soapy shower provides the simple, pleasurable antidote. … Continue reading →

How to take perfect portrait photos Photographer Celeste Sloman has taken pictures of celebrities and politicians for everything from ad campaigns to magazines. Here are her tips for getting the best shot. Story and photographs by Celeste Sloman November 14, … Continue reading →

  Multiple COVID infections can lead to chronic health issues. Here’s what to know. A previous SARS-CoV-2 infection can protect you for a little while, but the immunity wanes—and each new infection, no matter how mild, takes a toll on … Continue reading →

See vintage photos of historic coronations straight from the Nat Geo archives King Charles’ coronation will be the newest in over a century of Nat Geo coronation coverage. This 1974 National Geographic cover shows Jigme Singye Wangchuck’s coronation as Druk … Continue reading →