Why worry about nuclear waste
Many believe nuclear waste poses an enormous and terrifying threat. But, this misunderstanding is holding us back from embracing a powerful, clean...
Violence in Sudan is partly our fault
26 April 2023At least 413 people have been killed and millions trapped without food, water or electricity, while a former Janjaweed militia — the Rapid Support...
Elephant seals take power naps during deep ocean dives
26 April 2023Northern elephant seals, which are found along the West Coast, are champion divers that can descend to depths of 2,500 feet and stay under for about...
Is the world turning away from the US?
25 April 2023American fears of a great shift may well overstate the size of the change, ultimately — a reflection of our tendency to measure the direction of world...
The future of social media is a lot less social
25 April 2023Today, Instagram and Facebook feeds are full of ads and sponsored posts. TikTok and Snapchat are stuffed with videos from influencers promoting dish...
Carnivorous plants use a smelly trick to catch their prey
24 April 2023Usually found growing in relatively poor soil, the plants sprout pitcher-shaped cups with pretty, frilly tops that obscure their true purpose:...
Chinese checkers: Xi befriends leaders but hardens stance on US
22 April 2023China has rebuffed calls to restart high-level talks with the US, raising the risk of confrontation in contested areas like the Taiwan Strait
Festive fervour: As Gaza celebrates Eid, a gift for women, duty for...
22 April 2023They will begin with their mother but eventually visit some 15 sisters, aunts and nieces, doling out dinars and shekels as part of a Palestinian...