We Live in a Golden Age of Ignorance
An interview with the man who asks the question, “Who is the most ignorant person the US is willing to elect?”
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The Mood in London
A writer wanders the streets of London’s West End, experiencing the eerie atmosphere of sudden loss.
Modified Microwave Oven Cooks Up Next-Gen Semiconductors
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Scientists Hope ‘World’s Loneliest Tree’ Will Help Answer Climate Questions
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Two Rivals Return to the Field to Play the Game of Sports Politics
It’s athletes’ rights versus big, big profits. Make sure you’re keeping score this election season.
First, Admit No Harm: The Dirty Secrets of a NY Hospital
From poor patient care to discrimination to rape behind barricaded doors, you never know what will happen to you at Mount Sinai, especially if you’re a person of color.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman Looks on the Bright Side
The progressive New York congressman and member of “the Squad” sees things as they might be and asks: Why not?
The End of American Competitiveness
A new Rand Corp. study looks at how America is losing its ability to compete — and may never recover.
The Ukraine War Heads To Space As (Putin’s) Gas Goes Green: What You Missed
Propaganda spread from Snake Island to the International Space Station, as the Ukraine war prompted a reappraisal of gas in Europe and triggered a prison term in Moscow.
The Decline and Fall of the US Senate
A look at how Mitch McConnell laid to rest what was once the world’s greatest deliberative body.
Wind Power Is (Finally) Having a Moment
A surge in offshore wind projects has helped make wind power a renewable force.
Monkeypox Is Spreading — Better Mask Up
For mysterious reasons, monkeypox is now spreading from person to person, increasing its chances of mutating. Its spread is slow, but that could change if it mutates.