Will We Ever Find Alien Civilizations? | PODCAST: The Joy of Why
Astronomer David Kipping discusses why claims of extraterrestrial life keep dissolving under scrutiny, why we need a more statistically grounded approach to searching for life beyond Earth, and why it’s rational to believe that we may be alone. “The Joy of Why” is a Quanta Magazine podcast about curiosity andContinue Reading
Why Authoritarians Vilify Those Who Protest
If protesting didn’t work, would those in power be doing everything they can right now to vilify protestors and crack down on free speech? Activist and author Annie Leonard offers an important history lesson on why protest is so important — and why it’s needed now more than ever.Continue Reading
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to US after record-long deployment – watch live
The USS Abraham Lincoln, the US aircraft carrier that has been deployed for nearly a year and has spent months supporting US military operations against Iran, is scheduled to dock in San Diego on Thursday afternoon.Continue Reading
Tennessee execution unlikely to end lethal injection, researcher says
Christa Pike survived a failed execution attempt in Tennessee, raising questions about lethal injection protocols as states retain discretion over death penalty methods. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #christapike #tennessee #lethalinjection 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow ReutersContinue Reading
Skeptoid Podcast: Rethinking Science Education
I had the honor of guest hosting Skeptoid Podcast, and couldn’t resist talking about my favorite thing: science and critical thinking education. Skeptoid Podcast #990: Rethinking Science Education The post Skeptoid Podcast: Rethinking Science Education appeared first on Thinking Is Power.Continue Reading
Isaias strengthens into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season
Tropical Storm Isaias is now the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 — and it’s spinning toward the southeastern U.S. (Image credit: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)Continue Reading
How School Choice Opens the Door for Private Equity
Charter school projects and a proposed federal voucher program make K-12 schools the next public service target of private investors., Read MoreContinue Reading
Beating Back the Doom-Seekers
In their new book, Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor take on the single most urgent issue of our time: the creeping rise of fascism., Read MoreContinue Reading
Nurses Fighting for Nurses—And Everyone Else
When a San Francisco nurse faced deportation and job termination, her colleagues in National Nurses United leapt into action., Read MoreContinue Reading
The Anatomy of 26 Federal Plaza
Getting to know the players at the notorious Manhattan site for immigrant detentions., Read MoreContinue Reading
Putin pledges Russia’s support to end US-led war on Iran
The Russian and Iranian presidents met in Turkmenistan ahead of regional summit., The Russian and Iranian presidents met in Turkmenistan ahead of regional summit. Russian President Vladimir Putin has told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Russia will “do everything” to help end the United States-led war on Iran, Russian newsContinue Reading
French giants Bordeaux relegated to sixth tier for financial irregularities
Six-time French champions Bordeaux, the club where Zinedine Zidane made his name, to play in sixth tier after sanctions., Six-time French champions Bordeaux, the club where Zinedine Zidane made his name, to play in sixth tier after sanctions. Six-time French champions Bordeaux, sanctioned in the summer for financial irregularities, willContinue Reading