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Linguists Find Proof of Sweeping Language Pattern Once Deemed a ‘Hoax’

Inuit languages really do have many words for snow, linguists found—and other languages have conceptual specialties, too, potentially revealing what a culture values

May 9th Scientific American Cody Cottier ($) 1,000 words

Rated May 20th - sethherr

How the Guinness Brewery Invented the Most Important Statistical Method in Science

The most common test of statistical significance originated from the Guinness brewery. Here’s how it works

2024-05-25 Scientific American Jack Murtagh ($) 2,000 words

Rated 2024-06-15 - sethherr

Inside the Crime Rings Trafficking Sand

Organized crime is mining sand from rivers and coasts to feed demand worldwide, ruining ecosystems and communities. Can it be stopped?

2024-02-01 Scientific American David A. Taylor 4,000 words

Rated 2024-01-31 - sethherr

Do Squirrels Remember Where They Buried Their Nuts?

Squirrels spread their fall bounty across several locations. But do they have a key to this treasure map?

2023-11-20 Scientific American Emma Bryce 2,000 words

Rated 2023-11-21 - sethherr