California’s first solar-covered canal is now fully online
The 1.6-megawatt pilot solar canal system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach…
New bill would give Marco Rubio thought police power to revoke U.S. Passports
Rubio has already sought to punish immigrants for speech. New legislation might give him thought police power against U.S. citizens.
Can Bipartisan Support in Congress Save NOAA From White House Cuts?
Both House and Senate lawmakers have advanced bills rejecting the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate climate research at the weather…
Yes, this is who we are: America’s 250-year history of political violence
As a historian of the early republic, I believe that seeing this political violence in America as distinct “episodes” is…
Trump’s Cultural Erasure Threatens Democracy
In cultural erasure, from book bans to attacks on the Smithsonian, authoritarian movements are rewriting history to dismantle democracy.
They gobble Earth’s resources. What if we put AI data centers in space instead?
AI data centers in space: A sci-fi idea is gaining supporters. These facilities are expected to consume up to 12…
Alex Karp Insists Palantir Doesn’t Spy on Americans. Here’s What He’s Not Saying.
Documents from Edward Snowden published by The Intercept in 2017 show the NSA’s use of Palantir technology.
‘This will not end here’: A scholar explains why Charlie Kirk’s killing could embolden political violence
It was a bit unusual that the attack was not against an elected official. Rarely have we seen political assassinations…
Tree-cutting pace surges despite Seattle tree protection ordinance
Mayor Harrell promised the tree protection law would get Seattle “back on track,” but new street-tree planting data raises doubts.
How Trump responds to a crisis vs. how Biden does
Donald Trump has a history of making national tragedies worse. So here's a quick side by side of how one…
Deforestation Threatens Public Health. Securing Indigenous Land Rights Can Help, Researchers Find
A new peer-reviewed study examined the impact Indigenous territories have on human health in two categories of diseases, finding that…
Rural communities brace for Trump’s health cuts
Rural hospitals — often the largest employers as well as critical care providers in their regions — will be among…
