How Elizabeth Rona changed science
She survived world wars, anti-Semitism, and decades of exposure to pioneer radiochemistry
Ivanka and Don Jr. in 2024?
Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. ranked in the top four of a poll on possible 2024 GOP presidential candidates
All-American pot: the next big export
Canada has emerged as the dominant exporter in the burgeoning global trade of marijuana
Democrats, let's talk about war
"Forever deployments" are draining our citizens dry
Failure to communicate
Federal agencies are required by law to work with tribes that might be affected by oil and gas projects
Major study: No "liberal bias" in media
Yes, the media is liberal — but there's no "gatekeeping bias." If anything, journalists have become too cautious
5 tips to keep your microbiome healthy
Fresh fruits and vegetables are good for you and your gut microbes
Moussaka, but make it Bulgarian
Besides scrapping the eggplant, Bulgarian moussaka combines ground meat with potatoes and a spiced tomato sauce
The case against binge watching TV
I've gobbled up my favorite shows, and it left me feeling hollow. This year I'm reclaiming my time from streaming
This carrot soup packs a lot of flavor
Pour the soup into bowls and drizzle with some olive oil. Sprinkle with dried or fresh herbs
Beware of "organic" nonfood products
Be skeptical of organic claims on cleaning products and other nonfood goods
Netflix's Dracula: Dead & not loving it
There's undead, and there's moribund. Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss' new series is the latter. Ward yourself
On gender, visibility, and Wikipedia
I tallied how often women were cited in Wikipedia’s top math and literature pages. The results weren’t pretty
Tempeh is having a moment
Some tempeh evangelists believe it's poised to become the next kombucha.
The 2010s: A decade closer to apocalypse
Yes, the planet is dying — but so are liberal democracy and human consciousness. Which is worse? Take your pick
5 must-read graphic novels you missed
From adolescent relationships to miscarriage, these graphic novels explore the pain and joy of life
Volcanoes discovered on Venus
The finding would mark the first time humans observed an active volcano on another planet
Want to know what will happen in 2020?
If you want to understand the American public, don't look at national poll numbers.
Trump's campaign message: Chaos, death
At least Qassem Soleimani knew what he was doing in Iraq. The U.S. military has never had a remote f**king clue
Trump’s foreign policy of going it alone
To avoid war, one foreign policy scholar says Trump has to reverse his stance.
Yale doc urges Trump "72-hour hold"
Yale psychiatrist: Pelosi can request "72-hour hold" of Trump after he responded to impeachment with Iran attack
How to spot deceptive drug injury ads
Facebook recently disabled some ads on its site making dubious claims about Truvada.
Australians berate PM for fire response
Australians have lost homes, land, and loved ones. And a lot of them are furious with their government.
Exercise stops brains from shrinking
Additional research adds to the consensus that cardio exercise can keep your brain sharp as you age