New Liberty Mutual CEO Tim Sweeney Faces Pressure to Act on Climate
Liberty Mutual’s new CEO Tim Sweeney, who officially took helm of the Boston-based insurer on…
The parasite that takes over our brains
A recurring fantasy in science fiction is the implantation of tiny elements in peoples’ brains,…
No Matter Who Leads House GOP, Advocates Say, ‘They All Want to Cut Your Social Security’
It’s unclear who will ultimately wield the House speaker’s gavel and lead the GOP’s narrow…
Major storm and atmospheric river impact California
A major storm and atmospheric river are poised to impact California today and Thursday with…
Pelé was more than a great footballer – he revolutionised Brazil’s football industry
Brazilian football legend Pelé (1940-2022), whose death was announced in December, inspired countless fans with…
Marijuana Use Spills Into NYC Classrooms as Educators Grapple With New Cannabis Landscape
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Climate talks delivered big gains for Africa, but also several challenges
Africa has contributed negligibly to the changing climate, with less than 4% of global emissions.…
‘Whisper networks’ thrive when women lose faith in formal systems of reporting sexual harassment
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Whisper…
Large volcanic outburst on Jupiter’s moon Io
A large volcanic outburst was discovered on Jupiter’s moon Io in the fall of 2022.…
Common Cause Applauds White House Re-Nomination of Gigi Sohn and Urges Her Rapid Confirmation By Senate
In a signal of what the U.S. House of Representatives could look for like the…