NASA Has a Slew of Fascinating Space Missions Lined Up
TO INFINITY AND BEYONDTargets include the moon’s south pole and an ice-covered ocean world.
What Drove Colorado’s Trump Ruling? Common Sense & History
UNLUCKY NUMBER 14Constitutional democracy is rule by law. Those who have demonstrated their rejection of rule by law may not apply, no matter their popularity.
Israel, Hamas, and the ‘Laws of War’
RULES AND RIGHTSGiven Gaza’s urban density, it will be extremely difficult for the Israelis to avoid substantial civilian casualties even when using precision weapons.
A National Emergency Alert Is Coming—Annoying or Cool?
BUZZ OFF?Similar tests in 2018 and 2021 caused a degree of public confusion and resistance.
How New Spyware Can Infect Your Phone Through Online Ads
MALICIOUSAn Israeli tech company has developed the means to turn some targeted ads into Trojan horses.
Maui Wildfire: A Reminder That ‘Safe’ Areas Are Now at Risk
HOT SPOTSOver the past two decades, a staggering 21.8 million Americans found themselves living within 3 miles of a large wildfire.
Why We’re So Bloody Fascinated With Moms Who Kill
SHATTERED NARRATIVESOne scholar says it’s hardly a modern phenomenon.
When Is the Temperature Outside Too High for Your Body?
HELTER SWELTERIt’s not just the heat—humidity plays a very key role in how your body handles rising mercury.
Do I Have Strep Throat—or Just a Virus?
SAY AAAAAHPeople often assume a sore throat is strep. Here’s guidance on whether and when to test.
The Scariest Thing About Wildfires This Fourth of July
FLAME WARNew research suggests population growth is not the reason so many more Americans are affected.