The Mystery of Awe

1. Astronauts are changed when they see Earth from space. Can we understand — and harness — that feeling of awe?

By Jordan Rosenfeld in the Science of Us

2. The ‘woman voter’ is a myth.

By Amelia Thomson-DeVeaux at CNN

3. Sex crimes should have no statute of limitations.

By Jill Filipovic in Time

4. Find out how scientists are taking inspiration from nature’s super-strong bones and shells to create better concrete.

By Jennifer Chu at MIT News

5. Want to practice your language skills? This startup will pair you with a refugee to learn Arabic.

By Reema Khrais at Marketplace

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