Searching reporters’ homes, suing journalists and repressing citizen dissent are well-known steps toward autocracy
Neither of these men — US President Donald Trump, left, and Russian President Vladimir Putin...
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Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life – our new study examines each method’s risks
Phytoplankton blooms, seen by satellite in the Baltic Sea, pull carbon dioxide out of the...
What To Do When Topical Skincare Isn’t Going Deep Enough
Ever feel like your skincare routine just isn’t doing anything for you? You do some...
Iran’s protests have spread across provinces, despite skepticism and concern among ethnic groups
Protester in Punak, Tehran on Jan. 10, 2026. Author-obtained image., CC BY When Iran’s ongoing...
Why unlocking Venezuelan oil won’t mean much for US energy prices
A sculpture of a hand holding an oil rig stands outside the headquarters of Venezuela’s...
Martin Luther King Jr. was ahead of his time in pushing for universal basic income
Martin Luther King Jr. became involved not just in fights over racial equality but also...
Rural areas have darker skies but fewer resources for students interested in astronomy – telescopes in schools can help
Observing the night sky can get kids interested in astronomy and STEM careers. Jeremy Thomas/Unsplash...
DOJ criminal probe highlights risk of Fed losing independence – a central bank scholar explains what’s at stake
U.S. President Donald Trump with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on July 24, 2025. Andrew...
How social media is channeling popular discontent in Iran during ongoing period of domestic unrest
Days of protest across Iran have left hundreds dead and many more injured. Attempts by...
What is Christian Reconstructionism − and why it matters in US politics
Elements of Christian reconstructionist thought appear in parts of the Christian homeschooling movement. Forest Trail...
