Two Syrian Twins Were Separated by the Assad Regime in 1984 — Now They’re Reunited in Chicago
The Sarraj brothers spent 12 years apart—one as a free man, the other in the depths of Syria’s…
At Home With the Couple That Launched the Doomsday Bunker Industry
Today, refurbished missile silos are selling for millions of dollars to buyers preparing for societal collapse. Ed Peden…
Because of Climate Change, Austrian Farmers Could Be in Big Trouble
Nearly a quarter of Austria’s total farmland comprises seasonal mountain pastures—land that now finds itself threatened by climate…
Private Capital Investments in Conservation Have Taken Off Since 2013
Banks and fund managers have funneled billions of dollars into investments aimed at delivering measurable environmental benefits as…
The March for Science Isn’t ‘Political’—It’s a Defense of Basic Truth
Some scientists feel uncomfortable about the Science March, arguing that it will ‘politicize’ science. I couldn’t disagree more.…
Teenagers Report a Surge in Bullying During a Divisive Election Season
In a survey of 50,000 teenagers, some 70 percent reported abusive behavior across months of a notably angry…
Did the White House Just Put Us at Greater Risk for Mercury Poisoning?
The White House is rolling back environmental and public-health regulations put in place in the final weeks of…
Just Because He’s Hot Doesn’t Mean He’s Healthy
A new study suggests we didn’t evolve to find healthy people more attractive. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Mattel/Newsmakers)…
School Gun Violence Is Linked to Economic Insecurity
New research finds an increased number of such incidents at times of high unemployment. By Tom Jacobs Candles…
What Theresa May Has Lost by Pandering to Trump
Britain has a choice. Will it stand up to Trump? Can it afford to? By Laurie Penny Britain’s…