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In R.F. Kuang’s novel ‘Katabasis,’ two philosopher-magicians wander Hell to rescue their thesis supervisor. Jejunity ensues.

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A vast militarization of the education system is gathering pace in Russian classrooms, where students are trained to handle weapons by active soldiers.

Bucknell University is closing its 57-year-old press to save $300,000, sparking outcry from faculty and scholars who warn the ...

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The alarm buzzes at 6.30 am. Dr X stretches, yawns, and grabs his phone, scrolling briefly through the news feed while ...

Screaming into the void has roots in “Electra,” which has a lot to teach us about the thrill — and limits — of raised voices.

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Many climate scientists call our current epoch the “Anthropocene” — the first human-driven climate era. Many technologists ...