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Talley’s suncatchers dangle in the air and catch the light, an homage to algae’s most impactful contribution: producing over half of the world’s oxygen, which they do using energy from the sun.

From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026

Clouds of dust still floated in the air outside luxury seaside condos now reduced to piles of metal, glass and concrete.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Amber said: "I caught a glimpse of a yellow welly on what appeared to be a pole in the air and then a red jacket before realising what was going on."

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

“Show me the criticism of raw milk if it’s safe,” he told me, one hand on the wheel, the other punctuating his points in the air.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

He tossed the Elucidator in the air, an easy toss, easier than passing a basketball.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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