The disturbing surge in Covid-19 hospitalizations, in one chart
More Americans are currently hospitalized with Covid-19 than at any other point in the pandemic, a grim indicator that the…
Activist groups say it’s not time to march against a Trump coup — yet
Before the election, activists around the country prepared for the possibility that President Donald Trump would refuse to concede and…
The trickiest vaccine launch in U.S. history
Even if the federal government manages to secure the cash needed for COVID-19 vaccine distribution — and that’s a big…
Prepare for hotter days, says the State of the Climate 2020 report for Australia
The Australian State of the Climate 2020 report reveals a picture of long-term climate trends and climate variability. The biennial…
No, a hug isn’t COVID-safe. But if you have to do it, here’s what to keep in mind
In the time of COVID, greetings are no longer by handshakes, hugs or kisses on the cheek. An “elbow bump”…
Fierce female moles have male-like hormones and genitals. We now know how this happens.
Moles live a tough life underground. As a result, they’ve evolved helpful adaptations, such as excavator-like claws. Female moles in…
Vital Signs: a global carbon price could soon be a reality – Australia should prepare
As well as restoring dignity to the Oval Office, another thing that will definitely change under a Biden presidency is…
Our study in China found struggling students can bring down the rest of the class
Low-achieving 12-13 year old students can significantly bring down the academic achievement of the rest of their class. But this…
Friday essay: in praise of pardalotes, unique birds living in a damaged country
I’ve spent more of my life with pardalotes than with most other acquaintances. They are an obscure and odd group…
While the Supreme Court deliberates on the Affordable Care Act, Congress and the White House may act
For the third time in a decade, the U.S. Supreme Court has heard oral arguments on the constitutionality of the…
New Yorkers knew Donald Trump first – and they spurned him before many American voters did
Donald J. Trump was a president from, but not of, New York. In the final months of his presidency, Trump…
Three Years After Mugabe Was Removed, Zimbabwe is Still Fighting Its Demons
People remove a portrait of former Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe after his resignation on November 21, 2017. Photo: JEKESAI NJIKIZANA/AFP via…
Could America Finally Win the War On Drugs… With Economics?
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Scott Morrison prepares Australians for shocking news out of report on misconduct in Afghanistan
The government is setting up a special investigator office to examine the findings of the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence…