Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Author: Emma Varvaloucas
09/10/2026
What Could Go Right? AI Is (Mostly) Not Taking Our Jobs
So far, employment as a whole has been surprisingly resilient.
09/03/2026
What Could Go Right? The Made-to-Order Cancer Vaccine
A long-shot idea is suddenly looking very real.
08/27/2026
What Could Go Right? College Is Getting . . . Cheaper?
After decades of rising prices, public universities are quietly bending the cost curve.
08/20/2026
What Could Go Right? The Great American Crime Decline 2.0
We’re in the midst of one of the most successful public-safety moments in American history.
08/13/2026
What Could Go Right? Everyone Should Know What’s Going On in India
67,000 people lifted out of extreme poverty every day, and other facts that will surprise you
07/30/2026
What Could Go Right? The Tide Turns for Sharks
The world’s most feared fish is finally getting serious protection.
07/23/2026
What Could Go Right? Architects of Survival
Decades of quiet innovation are already helping us survive a hotter world.
07/16/2026
What Could Go Right? A Mystery from 79 AD, Solved
The epic intellectual treasure hunt to read the only library to survive from the time of Pompeii
07/09/2026
What Could Go Right? Citizens’ Army
7 examples of the power of ordinary people
06/25/2026
What Could Go Right? A Golden Age of Biodiversity Science
We’re learning more about life on our planet, and faster, than ever before.
06/18/2026
What Could Go Right? Aspiring Authoritarians Are Often Beaten
In the case of Democracy v. Eroders, the odds favor democracy.
06/11/2026
