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Asher Elbein
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Asher Elbein is a journalist and fiction writer based in Austin, Texas. His work has previously appeared in outlets like The New York Times, Scientific American, Undark, The Texas Observer, The Atlantic, and the Smithsonian.
Dark Energy
These Plants Photosynthesize Deep in the Arctic Even When There’s No Light
Mar 2, 2025 7:00 AM