About That ‘Possible Sign of Life’ on a Distant Planet
Possible is doing a lot of work.
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Trump’s Trade War Could Turbocharge Deforestation in the Amazon
Massive tariffs on China will drive up soybean production in Brazil at the rainforest’s expense.
Why Is Trump Mad at the Zoo?
In search of “improper ideology” among the animals
The Hottest Thing in Clean Energy
Little of America’s energy comes from geothermal sources, but that could change quickly.
The End of College Life
If they persist, Donald Trump’s attacks on universities will destroy a cornerstone of American life.
The Truth About Trump’s Greenland Campaign
When the president talks about security in the Arctic, he’s talking about climate change.
Texas Never Wanted RFK Jr.’s Unproven Measles Treatment
Kennedy made a show of shipping vitamin A to measles-stricken communities. The state’s public-health department didn’t take up the offer.
The NIH’s Most Reckless Cuts Yet
Ending clinical trials with no warning can put patients at risk.
The Paradox of Hard Work
Why do people enjoy doing difficult things?
Who Wants to Live in the Palisades Now?
Los Angeles is planning to rebuild with fire in mind, but the landscape is still primed to burn.