The Man Who Thought He Could Keep AI Safe

Hassabis acknowledges the setbacks, and yet he keeps racing forward. His faith in governance mechanisms now shattered, he has ...
Smithsonian Magazine

In One of the Wettest Places on the Planet, Indigenous People Build Bridges and Ladders Out of Living Tree Roots

For hundreds of years, Khasi and Jaintia people in Meghalaya, India, have woven the roots of Indian rubber trees into ...
NPR

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November 24, 2025 • Our annual reading guide returns with 380+ new titles handpicked by NPR staff and trusted critics. Find 13 years of recommendations all in one place — that's more than 4,000 great ...