When German Shepherds Got Their Cursed Genes
DNA from museum specimens help detail the genetic bottleneck The post When German Shepherds Got Their Cursed Genes appeared first on Nautilus.
Random Digest: February 3, 2026
10 hand-picked articles from our collection
This digest was algorithmically curated to spark serendipity and encourage intellectual wandering. Each article was chosen at random from our recent collection, creating unexpected connections and delightful discoveries across diverse topics and perspectives.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:17 AM
2028 Democratic primary draft #2
Plus, more commentary on Minneapolis from my live show with Galen Druke and Clare Malone.
Alan Baratz: Quantum Computing Explained
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Oregon Coast Sunset
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Climate change and La Niña made ‘devastating’ southern African floods more intense
“Exceptionally heavy” rainfall that led to deadly flooding across southern Africa in recent weeks was... The post Climate change and La Niña made ‘devastating’ southern African floods more intense app
Fifty of the most interesting things I've learned
Plus a personal update
A melting Greenland is easier to exploit — but also more perilous
Climate change is opening up previously inaccessible land and sea, boosting global interest in Greenland.
Personal finance links: controlling what you can control
Wednesdays are all about personal finance here at Abnormal Returns. You can check out last week’s links including a look at normalizing...
How to find your InnSæi
In uncertain times, an Icelandic concept can help you reconnect with your intuition and follow your inner compass - by Hrund Gunnsteinsdóttir Read on Psyche
NYC Is Testing Guaranteed Income for Homeless Youths. Here’s How It’s Going.
A new program to give a monthly stipend and other support to homeless young people in New York City is showing promising initial results.