War Harms the Environment. Can a Peace Treaty Repair the Damage?
Experts at a U.N. institute see opportunities for ecological improvement in the peace talks between Kurdish fighters and Turkey. By Jaylan Sims On a sweltering July day, 30 Kurdistan Workers’ Party fighters stripped the rifles from their backs and tossed them into a blazing fire.Continue Reading
Should you worry about napping?
Naps – are they good or bad for you? Dr Aziza sorts fact from fiction, explains when a daytime snooze could be a warning sign, and whether an espresso really helps you nail the perfect power nap. To watch this with subtitles go to BBC iPlayer and search for MorningContinue Reading
Trita Parsi on Iran War: The Traitor Still “Looking for a Silver Bullet” Instead of Negotiating Seriously
We discuss the ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz with the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft’s Trita Parsi. U.S. officials are denying Iranian reports that a U.S. vessel was struck by Iranian missiles amid the two countries’ dual blockade of the strait. The warring nations still say they areContinue Reading
Delays in Visa Program Threaten Placement of Doctors in Underserved Areas
Hundreds of foreign doctors about to complete training in the U.S. will have to leave the country if the federal government doesn’t rapidly process their visa waiver applications, which have been languishing since the fall and winter, immigration attorneys say. The waiver program, run by the Department of Health andContinue Reading
What’s Behind the ‘Baby Bust’ Panic?
If you haven’t heard the argument that civilization is about to collapse because women aren’t having enough babies, you haven’t been consuming much media. “The Birth-Rate Crisis Isn’t as Bad as You’ve Heard—It’s Worse,” announced the Atlantic last June. Business Insider ran a piece in August headlined “America’s great people shortage,”Continue Reading
My Friend Mickey and the Gutting of Voting Rights
When I learned what Samuel Alito and the other Republican appointees to the Supreme Court did to the Voting Rights Act last week, I thought of Mickey. I met Mickey the summer after third grade. His family had rented one of the summer cabins in the Adirondack Mountains where myContinue Reading
Car runs into crowd in Leipzig, Germany, injuring several people
Several people have been injured after a driver rammed a car into a pedestrian shopping street in Leipzig, Germany on Monday, according to authorities, Read More NBC NewsContinue Reading
Fave Five: New Queer Sci-Fi Novels, 2026 Edition
Love Galaxy by Sierra Branham The Obake Code by Makana Yamamoto Earthly Playing Field by Radhika Singh What We Are Seeking by Cameron Reed Radiant Star by Ann Leckie Bonus: These are all Adult, but in YA, check out If All the Stars Go Dark by S.G. Prince and The Celestial Seas by T.A. Chan, Read MoreContinue Reading
UAE reports missile and drone strikes incoming from Iran
This is a breaking news story., The United Arab Emirates has said its air defences are engaging with missile attacks and incoming drones from Iran. The UAE Ministry of Defense said late on Monday afternoon that it was intercepting ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones across the country. The emirateContinue Reading
Satellite imagery reveals how Sudan’s war scorched its ‘breadbasket’
Data from satellites shows how Sudan’s war devastated its farming heartland, triggering a unprecedented hunger crisis., For the past three years, reports of wartime atrocities and dire humanitarian crises have been making the headlines from Sudan. Now, satellite imagery shows the extent of the damage to the country’s agriculture andContinue Reading
NASA Science Supports Golden Eagles on the Move
NASA satellite data helps reveal the hidden journeys of golden eagles, showing how space-based observations can support wildlife conservation decisions on the ground. USFWS Golden eagles travel far distances, crossing mountains, grasslands, and national borders over the course of a year. People trying to protect these birds are using NASA-fundedContinue Reading
AGN SIG Seminar, 7 May 2026
Cosmic Origins … Cosmic Origins Community AGN SIG Seminar, 7… About Community Executive Committee Science Groups Conferences Cosmic Pathfinders Early Career Workshop Opportunities Missions Studies News & Events Resources AGN SIG Seminar Active Galactic Nuclei Science Interest Group AGN SIG about AGN SIG Seminar Location Virtual Dates 7 MayContinue Reading
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