February 8, 2022 – Five Shouts Out

It’s the dawn of a new space age — at least for billionaires

EditorFebruary 8, 2022

Jeff Bezos reveals the “Blue Moon” lunar lander. 2021 was a turning point for commercial space tourism, with various billionaire-backed ventures embarking on recreational spaceflights. | Jonathan Newton/Washington Post/Getty Images...

Theories

Fossils don’t just reveal the past. They help predict the future.

EditorFebruary 8, 2022February 8, 2022

A fossilized dinosaur skeleton at the headquarters of CAPPA, a paleontology center in Brazil. In his book Otherlands, Thomas Halliday writes that fossils provide clues about the past and future of...

Culture

From a volcano love story to an all-girl metal band, 15 documentaries you can’t miss

EditorFebruary 8, 2022

Fire of Love is among the many exciting nonfiction movies to watch for this year. | Sundance Institute The most exciting nonfiction from this year’s Sundance. Just look at any...

Culture

One Good Thing: Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey is funny, just like love

EditorFebruary 8, 2022February 8, 2022

It’s Catherine’s realization that she needs to take herself less seriously that leads to her happy ending. | Getty Images/iStockphoto Northanger Abbey’s comedy has serious takeaways for the aspiring romantic...