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.
09/09/2022
US records milestone 1 millionth organ transplant
The United States recorded its one millionth organ transplant Friday afternoon, a historic milestone for the medical procedure that has saved thousands of lives.
09/09/2022
Danielle Citron on intimate privacy
Helen Lewis presents a new series of encounters with innovative thinkers. In this episode, she meets Danielle Citron, a professor of law at the University of Virginia, and the author of The Fight for Privacy.
09/13/2022
This modular off-grid solar EV charger can be installed in just four hours
Campbell, California-based solar-powered EV charger company Paired Power has just debuted a modular, off-grid electric vehicle charger that is powered by a solar canopy.
09/13/2022
JWST Gazed Into The Heart of The Orion Nebula, And The View Is Sublime
The Orion nebula is one of the most studied regions of our sky. It sits amidst the constellation of Orion, between the stars, and is so large, close, and bright it can be seen with the naked eye: a vast cloud complex giving birth to and nurturing baby stars.
09/13/2022
Opinion: Is being transgender a medical condition?
Many years ago at a wedding reception, a transgender woman showed me a scan of the human brain.
09/13/2022
Boston Marathon to welcome nonbinary athletes to 2023 race
Nonbinary athletes will be able to run in next year's Boston Marathon without having to register as members of the men's or women's divisions, race organizers announced Monday.
08/28/2022
When Gown Embraces Town
It’s time to judge colleges by their contribution to the economic and civic life of their communities. Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, passes the test brilliantly.
09/01/2022
Ideas of India: A Conversation on Talent
Shruti Rajagopalan speaks with Tyler Cowen and Daniel Gross about underrated talents, asking the right questions, the most important qualities for settling Mars and much more.
09/01/2022
Why beavers matter as the planet heats up
As the climate crisis continues to worsen, newer studies are finding that beavers play a vital role in dampening its effects, especially in areas prone to fire, drought, and even heat waves.
08/26/2022
Indonesia announces plan to protect 10% of its seas by 2030, and 30% by 2045
Indonesia will expand its marine protected area coverage to 325,000 square kilometers (125,000 square miles) by the end of this decade, or 10% of its total territorial waters, the fisheries ministry says.
08/19/2022
Muslims, too, can defend Salman Rushdie’s freedom
The Chautauqua Institution in upstate New York is a summer camp for liberal Americans interested in ideas and arts.
09/01/2022