Happy 50th, Endangered Species. And Many More?
Fifty years ago, the first species gained official federal protection as endangered. Those protections are now in danger.
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What the House’s New Health-Care Bill Means for Americans With Mental-Health Needs
Some low-income mental-health patients may lose important coverage under the Republican replacement plan to Obamacare.
How ‘Hidden Figures’ Provides a Model for Supporting Diversity in the Sciences
In recent years, the United States has doubled down on its commitment to diversity in STEM. But where…
What Customs and Border Officials Can and Can’t Do
By Patrick G. Lee Travelers arrive at the international terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport on March…
When Did Science Become Apolitical?
Almost immediately after President Donald Trump took office, some scientists began planning a march on Washington; almost immediately…
Do Hospitals in the U.S. Have a Waste Problem?
A look at the high cost of medical supplies and equipment hospitals throw away. By Marshall Allen (Photo:…
Telemundo’s Vote to Unionize Is a Sign of Television’s Changing Demographics
Though the Spanish-language network is a sister company to NBC, its performers do not receive the benefits that their English-language peers do.
Holier Than Thou IPO: Snapchat and Effective Parenting
It’s important that parents acquaint themselves with their kids’ new technologies. By Ana Homayoun (Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images)…
How Disabled Americans Are Fighting the GOP Health-Care Bill
Advocates warn that the American Health Care Act would “annihilate” Medicaid, spiraling millions of disabled Americans into poverty.…
Are the Elections in the Netherlands a Litmus Test for Global Populism?
Dutch far-right candidate Geert Wilders’ PVV party has seen a slump in the polls, but, following the U.S.…