The U.S. administration’s new policy shows less concern for the American homeland than for building an illiberal world order.

Innovations in artificial intelligence, synthetic biology and quantum computing are set to change how we wage war just as they transform all aspects of our lives

“When a news organization recognizes you’re cognitively depleted and serves you digestible audio instead of demanding you parse 1,500 words, that’s institutional empathy at scale.” In 2026, two forces that have been reshaping media will reach critical mass: the creator-driven information ecosystem and cognitive personalization.

DM Good day to you.  It's occurred to me over the last year that our current Federal government leaders are now advancing, partially or fully, to mirror the autocratic/plutocratic-leaning leadership and management design, behaviors and outcomes which are typical of many mature U.S. capitalistic business organizations; ... and by doing so, embodying prospects of similar, or greater, dysfunctions and risks to our relatively fragile society. Do you agree as to these emerging p

U.S.’s tariffs weren’t enough to hold back the global export flood by China, which pushed past last year’s record in just 11 months. Related: "... at the rest of the world's expense" Somewhat related: military expansions to dizzing heights Meanwhile: provoking Japan in the air

How can doctors talk about the net benefits of COVID shots if they won’t acknowledge the worst risk?

Government funding cuts, caregiver shortages and immigration limits are adding new strains to an industry that’s already hard-pressed to meet demand.

In this TED Talk, a unique perspective emerges from a healthcare professional who not only treats Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD) as a dentist but also lives with the condition herself. Through her journey, she reveals the often-overlooked complexities of TMD and advocates for a more integrated approach to healthcare. By sharing her story, she highlights the critical need for a holistic model that better serves patients with complex, interconnected conditions. Thanks Pam!

Arguments to begin today Related: President has repeatedly ousted leaders of independent agencies despite federal laws meant to shield those regulators from politics. Quick Summary The Supreme Court will hear arguments regarding President Trump’s firing of a Federal Trade Commission member, testing presidential power over agencies. The case questions the constitutionality of laws restricting presidential removal of independent agency leaders, potentially overturning a 1935 Su

New National Security Strategy describes a country that is focused on doing business and reducing migration while avoiding passing judgment on authoritarians.

Undermining expertise is a pretext for consolidating power among the ultra-wealthy.

Common anti-vaccine talking points were on display as the CDC’s immunization advisers repealed a hepatitis B birth vaccine recommendation and scrutinized the childhood schedule.

What a 1950s experiment reveals about conformity in the age of the internet.

Learn more about a potent voice who is standing tall for us in the moment

New research suggests AI chatbots can shift people’s political views more effectively than campaign ads on TV.

Powerful images from the past 12 months

A man with such contempt for the military should not run the Pentagon.

Josh Shapiro has spent his life preparing to lead an America that might no longer exist.

David Lilienthal’s account of his years running the Tennessee Valley Authority can read like the Abundance of 1944. We still have a lot to learn from what the book says — and from what it leaves out.

How an outsider, once ignored by the public-health establishment, became the most powerful man in science