The Dramatic Deforestation of Cambodia, as Seen From Space
Satellite images highlight the country’s rapid loss of forest — one of the fastest in the world. By Morgan Erickson-Davis…
Barack Obama Picks Up the Pace on Commutations in His Final Days in Office
President Obama has accelerated clemency to low-level drug offenders. By Sarah Smith President Barack Obama tours a federal…
‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Are More Diverse Than We Previously Thought
Researchers call for greater vigilance and more testing to stop a group of bacteria that resists nearly everything…
Barack Obama, Overperformer
As we consider Obama’s legacy and decide just how good a president he was, it’s helpful to remember…
In Search of Donkey Kong
Neuroscientists use common analytic techniques to decipher three arcade classics—and miss the mark. Here’s what that could mean…
We Don’t Gradually Glide Into Corrupt Behavior—We Jump Head First
New research disputes the popular “slippery slope” notion of corruption. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: nist6dh/Flickr) The specter of…
House Approves Budget to Repeal Obamacare as Trump Takes Office
On Friday, the House of Representatives approved a budget that will fast-track the dismantling of the Affordable Care…
Native American Students Are Suing the Government Over Education Quality
Native American students from the Havasupai tribe in Arizona have brought a lawsuit against the federal government for…
How Long Will We Be Able to Afford Water?
If current trends continue, one-third of Americans could struggle to pay their bills, a new study suggests. By…
Another Benefit for Musicians: Quicker Reaction Times
Those years of training shape the brain in welcome ways. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: 105032499@N03/Flickr) Musical training yields…