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05.27.24

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ENVIRONMENT | 9-MINUTE READ

The Sea Is Swallowing This Mexican Town

BY ANDREA J. ARRATIBEL

Las Barrancas, Veracruz, has struggled for 10 years against the rising Gulf of Mexico waters. Its best hope may lie in mangrove trees.

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FLASHING LIGHTS | 3-MINUTE READ

This Summer Should See Spectacular Auroras Thanks to Solar Maximum

BY DENNIS MERSEREAU

Increasing solar activity over the next year could bring more opportunities to see fantastic displays of the northern lights.

LONG PLAYERS | 3-MINUTE READ

Spotify Hates Albums. Here's How to Fix That

BY JUSTIN POT

Spotify favors serving up algorithmically curated playlists instead of complete albums. If you love a long-player, here are some tips to regain control of your listening sessions.

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GREEN ENERGY | 4-MINUTE READ

US Offshore Wind Farms Are Being Strangled With Red Tape

BY CHRISTOPHER NIEZRECKI

This year has seen wind farm costs rise and many projects canceled as developers struggle with opaque regulations and determined opposition—but the industry is far from dead.

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PLEASURE MAP | 4-MINUTE READ

The Rebirth of Queer Cruising Apps

BY JASON PARHAM

Looking for casual sex is often seen as taboo, even in queer circles. A handful of web apps—Sniffies, BKDR, and Motto—are using map technology to reinvigorate interest in cruising culture.

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SLEEP TIGHT | 4-MINUTE READ

Casper's Adjustable Bed Frame Massages Me to Sleep

BY MEDEA GIORDANO

This bed raises your head and feet, with added massage and under-bed lighting. I'll never sleep flat again.

A pink pineapple cut into 5 slices which are stacked on top of each other to form a topsy turvy pineapple shape; each slice has miniature figurines balanced on the edge; the figurine include people in blue suits, a beaker filled with a yellow substance, cocktail glasses, a wine bottle, and gemstones balanced

ROSY OUTLOOK | 5-MINUTE READ

WTF Is With the Pink Pineapples at the Grocery Store?!

BY EMILY MULLIN

Using DNA from tangerines and tobacco, food scientists have made a familiar fruit tastier—and more Instagrammable—than ever. We looked into pink pineapples so you don't have to.