No one likes how animals are treated on factory farms. But no one wants to stop eating them.
The paradox at the heart of American meat consumption and animal welfare, explained.
An HIV-free generation is closer than you think
Foreign aid cuts are endangering the possibility of an HIV-free generation.
You have more time than you think. Here are 5 science-backed ways to find it
We feel busier than ever, but we work less than we used to. Time expert Laura Vanderkam shares 5 evidence-based…
Data centers could actually be good for your hometown
Data center bans are spreading, amid concerns that they raise communities’ electric bills, drain their water, and pollute their air.…
How to fall in love with humanity again
Tech culture has made transhumanism seem more enlightened than humanism. Philosopher Shannon Vallor says we can do better.
How to prepare for a huge disaster when you live in a tiny apartment
No bunker required: Your guide to prepping for hurricanes, pandemics, and more when you live in a city.
Don’t freak out about hantavirus
An infectious disease researcher explains what’s going on — and why this isn’t the outbreak to worry about.
Why the American Southeast is becoming a new hot spot for wildfires
“Weather whiplash” is fueling blazes across Florida and the region.
Virginia Democrats’ irresponsible new plan to save their gerrymander
Democrats have an irresponsible new plan to save their Virginia gerrymander.
Could you spot an AI-written book?
An author set up an experiment to find out.