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: Molly Bergen
11/22/2021
Why the Cost of Higher Education Has Spiraled Out of Control
The greatest assault on American middle-class prosperity is the relentless, four-decade-long inflation in higher education.
Why is courage so hard?
Being anti-tribal in the age of Kenosha.
11/18/2021
Young people more optimistic about the world than older generations – Unicef
Despite mental health and climate concerns, youth believe they can improve the world, survey for World Children’s Day finds.
11/11/2021
Nuclear Fusion Is Close Enough to Start Dreaming
A world of cheap, clean energy may be closer than many people realize, and its consequences more profound.
11/16/2021
NASA Astronaut to Be First Black Woman to Join Space Station Crew
Jessica Watkins, who joined NASA’s astronaut corps in 2017, is scheduled to fly to the orbital outpost in a SpaceX capsule in April.
11/17/2021
After record low, monarch butterflies return to California
This year’s official count started Saturday but an unofficial count by researchers and volunteers shows there are over 50,000 monarchs at overwintering sites.
11/08/2021
‘Politics-as-Sports’: Why It Matters
Once you start noticing this "how-versus-what" pattern, you'll see it everywhere. Plus: announcing a new bonus "open discussion" feature.
11/20/2021
Fast fashion is killing the planet. These chemists are fighting back
Your clothes are mostly plastic. These chemists have figured out how to recycle them.
11/15/2021
COP26 climate deal: Reasons for hope
Hi, everybody. Ian Bremmer here. Just about to head to Singapore, but before I do, I thought I would give you guys a quick recap on the COP26 summit, couple weeks long in Glasgow.
11/08/2021
‘Politics-as-Sports’: Why It Matters
Once you start noticing this "how-versus-what" pattern, you'll see it everywhere. Plus: announcing a new bonus "open discussion" feature.
11/16/2021
Coffee and Tea Linked to Lower Risk of Stroke and Dementia in 11-Year Study
New research out this week suggests that a tea or coffee habit in your later years could help your brain stay in tip-top shape. The study found that healthy older adults in the UK who regularly drank coffee and/or tea were less likely to develop stroke and dementia over an 11-year period than those who drank neither.
11/16/2021