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Inside the Proton, the ‘Most Complicated Thing’ Imaginable (www.quantamagazine.org)

The positively charged particle at the heart of the atom is an object of unspeakable complexity, one that changes its appearance depending on how it is probed. We’ve attempted to connect the proton’s many faces to form the most complete picture yet.

‘Species Repulsion’ Enables High Biodiversity in Tropical Trees. (www.quantamagazine.org)

Because the areas around adult trees are selectively hostile to their seedlings, more tree species can be packed into tropical forests.

The Hidden Brain Connections Between Our Hands and Tongues (www.quantamagazine.org)

Sticking out your tongue while doing delicate work with your hands reveals a history of evolutionary relationships.