In celebration of Defector’s fifth birthday, a bunch of staffers have selected their favorite Defector blogs. If you’re only ...

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When they reach their destinations, wandering spiders from the tropical family Ctenidae often choose between two distinct ...

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Northern Ireland’s Education Minister has been pressed to reveal the legal advice he received which led to him ordering the ...

The White House supports forensic analysis of a letter allegedly signed by Donald Trump for Epstein, which Trump denies. Public suspicion about the Epstein case remains high, with many believing the ...

Authenticity began as a liberating idea, but it has become a trap. If we want healthier organizations and societies, we ...

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