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The covert project to (finally) measure hellish subway heat

Meet Jack Klein, the guy who stealthily collects data about New York’s hottest days underground.

Newsletter August 21, 2025:How do we connect with nature? Fleeting thoughts for a fleeting summer

Finding climate answers in microscopic iceballs and subsurface explosions

The natural forces we know shape our climate future are many—and growing. 

What AI can actually do to your critical thinking skills

Chatbots won't obliterate everyone's critical thinking. Lessons from the past tech revolutions and today’s experts signal how to protect your mind.

Newsletter June 25, 2025: uh oh, another AI essay...

(read me pretty please – love, max)

The Innovative Way Surgeons Rehearse

Surgical simulations are about more than just practicing fine motor skills.