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What we're reading

Some of our recent favourites. For the full firehose, follow #FromTheFeed

This fungus is even more humongous than we thought
One of the world's largest organisms may be up to four times bigger than scientists originally estimated.
[Barry O'Sullivan | Research2Reality]

Lighten up, before you go-go
A deep dive into bioluminescence, the amazing process that powers fireflies, flashlight fish and other sparkly organisms.
[Adam Hunter | Borealis Blog]

A walking life
Learning to walk on two legs is one of the things that made us human. Sarah Boon reviews a new book that explores the implications of this for social justice, health and community-building.
[Sarah Boon | Watershed Moments]

Miscellany

Plenty of dinosaurs lived in colder climates. So why don't we think about them more often?

The emerging science of optogenetics is offering unprecedented insights into how our brains work.

Un été inoubliable dans le nord.

Kim Moynahan has some rather prickly neighbours.

Jeremy Cote wants you to remember that math is more than just numbers.

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