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Just keep going.

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Whee!

New Form of Superconductor Behavior Discovered That We've Never Seen Before

New Form of Superconductor Behavior Discovered That We've Never Seen Before

It was predicted 20 years ago.

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A Saline Injection Could Offer Longer Relief From Carpal Tunnel Pain

Relief without the steroids.

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Here's what we know.

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Best of Both Worlds: 'Hybrid' Quantum Computers Could Be Just Around The Corner, Researchers Say

We are so ready for this.

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Physical and mental health boosts.

New Genus of Nightmare Spaghetti Worms Found Deep Under The Indian Ocean

New Genus of Nightmare Spaghetti Worms Found Deep Under The Indian Ocean

Oh no.

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Breathwork Really Can Induce an Altered State of Consciousness, Experiment Shows

This is totally surreal.

A Deep-Sea Mining Trial Rapidly Threw The Seafloor Ecosystem Off Kilter 

A Deep-Sea Mining Trial Rapidly Threw The Seafloor Ecosystem Off Kilter 

Even short-term disturbance has significant impacts.

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The 5 Ideas From Atomic Habits That Actually Stick

Most people who read Atomic Habits remember one line: small habits compound. Here's the rest worth keeping:

  • Focus on systems, not goals

  • Build habits around who you want to become

  • Make the good habit the easy one

  • Design your space so the right choice is the default

Shortform breaks down books like Atomic Habits into the key ideas, the reasoning behind them, and how to put them to work. This one takes about 15 minutes.

Then do the same for the next book on your list.