You Gotta Have Friends: The Female Buddy System of Politics
As women ascend higher in politics, one key network often gets overlooked: the power of their group of…
Why — and When — Did Early Humans Leave Africa?
New studies suggest multiple migrations over the last 120,000 years, but doubts remain. By Nathan Collins Anatomical comparison…
Billionaire Bureaucrat
Elaine Wynn is one of the wealthiest women in the United States, has no school-aged children, and could…
Is Human Composting the Future of Urban Burial?
Funeral practices hide death from view, often at the expense of the environment. Can we die with dignity — in…
The Privacy Dangers of Autopsy Genetic Testing
Without safeguards, the privacy of the family of the deceased is at risk. By Michael White (Photo: stillugly/Flickr)…
Financial Security Should Be the Next Human Right
And portable benefits and a universal basic income can ensure it becomes just that. By Natalie Foster New…
Does a ‘Help Us Catch a Terrorist’ Text Help or Just Cause Panic?
Authorities are embracing emergency text alerts to help catch suspects—but critics say they may cause mass panic and…
The Problem With Poll Watchers
In all but four states, private citizens can challenge someone’s right to cast a ballot on or before…
Since We Last Spoke: Cracking Down on Crazy
New twists on past stories. By Kate Wheeling (Photo: Joe Toreno) Editor’s Note: A version of this story first…
Where Will Climate Change Create New Ecosystems?
And yes—climate change is definitely going to re-shape the planet’s plant and animal communities. By Nathan Collins View…