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
02/07/2022
New program is sending free copies of challenged books to Missourians
Program organizers say the books most frequently challenged by school districts are works of historically excluded identity groups.
02/04/2022
CDC launches wastewater tool to help show COVID-19 trends
Since the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, sewage systems in cities around the United States have helped track the spread of the coronavirus in real time.
01/26/2022
Offshore wind farms could do double duty as carbon capture devices
Built together, these two technologies could reduce the energy costs of carbon capture and minimize the need for onshore pipelines.
02/04/2022
The Irish Formula for National Well-Being
Ireland is a case study in progress. The United Nations ranks the country second in the world on human development – level with Switzerland and behind only Norway.
02/02/2022
Carmakers shift gear on using recycled materials
Focus shifts to carbon emissions during manufacturing — before a car makes its first trip.
02/07/2022
Arthur Brooks on Finding Purpose as We Age
Arthur Books talks about embracing professional transitions, fluid vs. crystallized intelligence, and finding an alternative to the "work till you die" mindset.
02/07/2022
Astronomers Want to Save Dark Skies from Satellite Swarms
The International Astronomical Union launched a new organization tasked with limiting reflected light and radio interference from big satellite networks.
01/31/2022
The artists bringing live music to people’s front doors
A project that launched in London in lockdown continues to take live music to the doorsteps of isolated or vulnerable residents.
02/02/2022
Malaria-preventing bed nets save children’s lives—with impacts that can last for decades
Babies and infants who slept under bed nets still have a survival advantage 20 years later.
02/04/2022
Mississippi library denied funding over LGBTQ+ books raises nearly $80K in fundraiser
"We are amazed and humbled by the overwhelming support and generosity you have shown,” the president of the Friends of the Ridgeland Library said in a statement to donors.
01/20/2022
Pakistan’s New Law Aims to Protect Women in Workplace
Pakistan’s parliament has passed a bill that significantly strengthens protections for women in the workplace against violence and harassment.
02/02/2022