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Energy

Science

A Star in a Bottle

An audacious plan to create a new energy source could save the planet from catastrophe. But time is running out.

Raffi Khatchadourian New Yorker Mar 2014 1h Permalink

Science

The Theory of Everything

At work with the scientists standing on the precipice of a grand unified theory of the universe. Or failure.

Tyler Cabot Esquire Nov 2006 15min Permalink

Politics World

China Storms Africa

China is securing sub-Saharan Africa’s natural resources at a staggering rate. With the buying spree comes contracts, workers, and of course, politics. (Part 1 of a 6 part series, rest here)

Richard Behar Fast Company Jun 2008 Permalink