The Apocalypse That Wasn’t
The solar storm brought a lot of lovely aurora pictures but no Great Blackout. Maybe next time.
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Eyeless in Gaza: Hamas and Israel’s Tragic Reprise of Samson and Delilah’s Story
With Hamas reappearing at locations that had already been cleared, Gaza is beginning to resemble a militarized version of whack-a-mole.
Which ‘Nobody Knew at the Time’ Will It Be This November?
The GOP has gotten really good at stealing the White House.
The Cicadas Are Here
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The Silent Tragedy of Local Restrictions on Renewable Energy
New research shows how policies blocking cleaner energy sources, often inspired by persistent disinformation, harm the communities that adopt them.
Voices of Reason: Debating the Complexities of the Israel-Hamas Conflict
The Israel-Hamas conflict’s complexities, campus protests, global impact, and potential outcomes.
The Last Flower At the Top Of the World — And the Perilous Journey to Reach It
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Sunlight for Sale: New Study Exposes Old Flaws in the Freedom of Information Act
Was Scalia right about FOIA and its use and misuse?
Canine-Killing Noem Is Out, Boot-Licking Lake Surges Ahead in Veepstakes
Who will become the most inconsequential vice presidential candidate ever?
Biden v. Trump II — Buckle Up, America; It’s About to Get Dumb(er)
For many years prior to Donald Trump, the political discourse has deteriorated. However, with his petty name-calling and lack of a plan, he has changed how politicians campaign. This year will be the worst.
Anatomy of an Election Meltdown: The Looming Threats to the 2024 Election
A RAND report’s chilling predictions for the 2024 election — infrastructure hacks, AI disinfo, a lack of voting machine security — show the risks are worse than we thought.
Behind the Ice Curtain: Antarctic Treaty Talks Hide Looming Bird Flu Catastrophe
Cash-strapped scientists in Antarctica face ‘unimaginable’ challenges — from sampling a lethal virus on floating ice to fighting a ‘climate’ threat that could kill millions of wildlife, and even humans. Despite calls for global assistance, 29 states meeting in India this month remain entrenched in Cold War-era secrecy.