For generations, the Bermuda Triangle, a stretch of ocean framed by Florida, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico, has been painted as one of the planet’s most dangerous mysteries. Tales of ships vanishing without a trace and planes lost forever have inspired visions of alien abductions, ancient cities beneath the waves, and gateways to other worlds.⁠ ⁠ But according to Australian scientist Karl Kruszelnicki, the truth is far less supernatural—and far more human. He points to three main culprits: statistics, severe weather, and human error. With some of the busiest shipping lanes and flight paths in the world, the Triangle sees more traffic than most regions, and proportionally, its losses match other high-traffic zones. The U.S. Coast Guard and Lloyd’s of London agree, keeping insurance rates unchanged for decades.⁠ ⁠ Nature’s hazards here are formidable. The Gulf Stream can transform a tranquil sea into a raging tempest in hours, while the maze of islands and shallow reefs challenges even skille...