Damn the torpedoes! Trump ditches a crucial climate treaty as he moves to dismantle America’s climate protections
Cruelty has been normalized in capitalism. But leaders can still center care and fairness and build profitable, resilient companies
“National interest” is ambiguous. Although it is often presented as an expression of sheer force, its effectiveness ultimately rests on something softer – the manner in which a government projects credibility to the world, explains the author of a biography of George Washington.
Chasing honor in battle can bring out our best, or our worst. From Aristotle to samurai Japan, philosophers have long warned that the pursuit of honor can inspire virtue or tip into brutality.
A nutrition scientist who advised the government on dietary guidelines between 2022 and 2024 explains how her scientific committee’s recommendations were ignored in developing the guidelines released this week.
Po'pay, a Tewa religious leader, led the Pueblo Revolt, the most successful Indigenous rebellion in what’s now the United States. A historian of early America explains why he is not surprised Po’pay will be excluded from Trump’s Garden of Heroes. https://buff.ly/ym5J6D5
Superheavy-lift rockets like SpaceX’s Starship could transform astronomy by making space telescopes cheaper. An astrophysicist explains:
Methamphetamine triggers brain inflammation through the same immune mechanisms that make it addictive. Scientists found that blocking a key immune molecule could reduce meth's effects on dopamine neurons, potentially offering a new prospect for treatment.
Federal health officials have moved 6 childhood vaccines off the routinely recommended schedule, framing it as expanding parental choice. A health policy researcher explains why the shift to "shared decision-making" could mean many children don’t get protected – especially in low-income families.
You can improve your home’s air quality this year with a few straightforward hanges—especially in how you cook, clean and use personal care products. An atmospheric chemist explains: