Which Police Strategies Work?
A new report examines data from more than 1,400 studies of programs such as broken windows policing, gun buybacks, therapy, and other attempts to curtail death and violence in American cities.
What Happened in Texas After Its Abortion Laws Passed?
The evidence suggests a Supreme Court ruling in favor of the state of Texas would make abortions harder to get and may make them slightly more dangerous.
How a Rough Childhood Hurts Your Health, Decades Later
The consequences of early poverty and abuse are far-reaching, but there are ways to make up for a childhood that you didn't ask for.
What This Year’s El Niño Means for California’s Drought
Plus, what will happen once El Niño goes away?
This Week in … Roundup, Monsanto’s Most Notorious Herbicide
Both the science and regulation around Roundup have taken major strides forward recently.
Even Without a Blowout, Gas Companies Leak a Lot of Methane Into the Atmosphere
Even on a good day, Southern California's natural gas infrastructure is a major greenhouse gas emitter.
Just How Big Was the Porter Ranch Natural Gas Leak?
Meet the man who provided the first estimations of the Porter Ranch gas leak.
What Happens When a Tiny Island Becomes a Tourist Destination
In 2011, 1,000 times more tourists visited Roatán than in 1969.
