Random Digest: March 24, 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, March 24, 2026 at 3:18 AM
Newly Discovered Species Changes the Origin Story of Magic Mushrooms
There’s a new psychedelic mushroom in town The post Newly Discovered Species Changes the Origin Story of Magic Mushrooms appeared first on Nautilus.
Match Week Is a Scam That Exploits Medical Residents
Every year, an algorithm assigns thousands of medical students to residencies they can’t leave, can’t negotiate with, and can’t refuse. The Match system creates a captive workforce that stiffs residen
Cropped 11 March 2026: Iran water worries | Seabed-mining treaty progress | Women farmers and climate change
We handpick and explain the most important stories at the intersection of climate, land, food... The post Cropped 11 March 2026: Iran water worries | Seabed-mining treaty progress | Women farmers and
Stargazing really is good for the soul
A trip to the telescopes of the Atacama Desert led me to research showing the benefits of feeling connected to the night sky - by Richard Fisher Read on Psyche
Early Socratic dialogues: Lysis
What is friendship?
DeBriefed 13 March 2026: War and oil | Why gas drives electricity prices | Japan’s ‘vulnerability’ to Iran crisis
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate... The post DeBriefed 13 March 2026: War and oil | Why gas drives electricity prices | Japan’
Canary Media on Balcony Solar
Balcony solar is taking state legislatures by storm In more than half of U.S. states, Republican and Democratic lawmakers have introduced legislation that would boost adoption of DIY solar system
Roots and the Meaning of Life
They are so far out of sight for us, creatures of the upper world, that we don’t readily think of them. But as soon as we do, as soon as we plunge the mind into the cold dark humus to which the body w
Causal Evidence on Cost-of-Living Shocks: How the Energy Crisis Affected Energy Demand, Labour Supply, and Financial Strain
Quelle surprise! Poorer households have to make across-the-board spending cuts when hit with a price shock.