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
01/06/2022
Restoring water channels from the days of Al-Andalus to irrigate modern Spain
Thousands of kilometers of ‘acequias’ dug during the Islamic period were abandoned in the 20th century. A project by Granada University aims to put them back into use to help rural communities and support sustainable agriculture
01/07/2022
Youth-Led Affordable Housing Offers Transition to Independence in Minneapolis
The goal is to create an intentional community where youth exiting the foster system can find programmed support and mentors next door.
01/06/2022
LGBTQ+ rights: Germany appoints first ‘commissioner for queer affairs’
For the first time in the country's history, Germany has appointed a commissioner for the acceptance of sexual and gender diversity. Green Party lawmaker Sven Lehmann will oversee a LGBTQ+ national action plan.
01/06/2022
mRNA vaccine technology has helped repair broken hearts in mice
Immune cells in the bodies of mice have been temporarily reprogrammed to repair damaged hearts by removing scar tissue, thanks to the technology used in the mRNA coronavirus vaccines.
Opinion: Britain needs immigrants if it is to survive the climate storm
Ministers must develop a grand strategy for green energy, resilient transport, and smart immigration.
01/06/2022
Birth Control Access Changes in Illinois
A new Illinois law allows women to obtain contraception from pharmacists — without seeing a doctor first.
01/08/2022
Fiona Hill on the Working Class, Populism, and Russia
Fiona Hill and Yascha Mounk discuss growing up in the north of England and the insight it offers to contemporary politics.
01/05/2022
A Texas team comes up with a COVID vaccine that could be a global game changer
A vaccine authorized in December for use in India may help solve one of the most vexing problems in global public health: How to supply lower-income countries with a COVID-19 vaccine that is safe, effective and affordable.
01/04/2022
Opinion: The Arbitrariness Of Citizenship
It makes sense to expand local voting rights to everyone who lives and pays taxes in a community.
01/07/2022
That Buzz on City Rooftops? Beekeeping Is Going Corporate
Honeybees, under threat in rural and agricultural areas, are finding an unlikely refuge: the big city.
01/10/2022
Rachel Balkovec: New York Yankees name first female manager to Minor League Baseball affiliate
Rachel Balkovec will become the first female manager in Minor League Baseball after the New York Yankees appointed her to one of their affiliate teams.
01/10/2022