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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 Space is having a moment, but regular Americans don’t seem that interested. On January 24, the James Webb Space Telescope arrived at its final destination, … Read More “It’s the dawn of a new space age — at least for billionaires” »
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 the planet. | Carl De Souza/AFP via Getty Images A paleontologist on the wonder of life on Earth — and the ways that climate change will … Read More “Fossils don’t just reveal the past. They help predict the future.” »
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 streaming service’s offerings: Nonfiction cinema (or just “documentaries,” if you prefer) is in its heyday. Filmmakers are bending and twisting and experimenting with the form, … Read More “From a volcano love story to an all-girl metal band, 15 documentaries you can’t miss” »
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 heroine. Northanger Abbey is seemingly no one’s favorite Jane Austen novel. It’s not Pride and Prejudice, which needs no introduction; it doesn’t have numerous beloved … Read More “One Good Thing: Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey is funny, just like love” »
