How St. Augustine Invented Sex
He rescued Adam and Eve from obscurity, devised the doctrine of original sin—and the rest is sexual history.
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Barry Sherman wrote frankly about atheist convictions in unfinished memoir | Toronto Star
A 1996 memoir manuscript written by late Apotex founder reveals he gave ample thought to the meaning of life — and concluded there was none.
Source: Barry Sherman wrote frankly about atheist convictions in unfinished memoir | Toronto Star
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The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists informs the public about threats to the survival and development of humanity from nuclear weapons, climate change, and emerging technologies in the life sciences. Through an award-winning magazine, our online presence, and the Doomsday Clock, we reach policy leaders and audiences around the world with information and analysis about efforts to address the dangers and prevent catastrophe. With fellowships for students and awards to young journalists, we help educate the next generation.
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Glowing Auras and ‘Black Money’: The Pentagon’s Mysterious U.F.O. Program
The shadowy program began in 2007 and was largely funded at the request of Harry Reid, the former Senate majority leader, who has had a longtime interest in space phenomena.
Source: Glowing Auras and ‘Black Money’: The Pentagon’s Mysterious U.F.O. Program
A Toronto doctor promised to help this acid attack survivor. One year later, she’s leaving Toronto with a new esophagus | Toronto Star
Popi Rani Das was tricked into drinking acid by her husband in 2009 in Bangladesh. Earlier this year, surgeons at Toronto General Hospital reconstructed her throat and stomach, using skin taken from her arm.
Opinion | Donald Trump, Champion of Women. (No, Really.)
On his watch, female politicians with White House ambitions are rising.
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I Was Wrong About Bitcoin. Here’s Why.
Our columnist predicted in 2013 that Bitcoin, then a new digital currency, would soon die. He points to five assumptions he got wrong.
Video of Starving Polar Bear ‘Rips Your Heart Out of Your Chest’
A team of conservationists documented the plight of an emaciated polar bear in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Now some wonder what can be done to save them.
Source: Video of Starving Polar Bear ‘Rips Your Heart Out of Your Chest’
A Nasty, Nafta-Related Surprise: Mexico’s Soaring Obesity
Few predicted when Mexico joined the free-trade deal that it would transform the country in a way that would saddle millions with diet-related illnesses.
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Opinion | Rise of the Roypublicans
The Republican Party won’t be able to shake Roy Moore’s values if he wins.