A look inside China's six-decade campaign to dominate rare earths
From Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping, generations of Communist Party bosses and military leaders have invested in a strategic but heavily polluting industry.
Lawsuit over Trump denying medical research subsidies has been settled
The case about the canceled subsidies moved relatively quickly. In June, a district court judge declared that the federal policy “represents racial discrimination” and issued… Read More »Lawsuit over Trump denying medical research subsidies has been settled
Fed minutes detail deep divisions over timing of further rate cuts
Officials at the central bank are divided over whether rising unemployment or high inflation poses the greater economic risk.
How do you put a celebrity at ease? Make a pizza.
Times Cooking's Pizza Interview series introduces a touch of nostalgia to encourage stars to open up.
The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out – or self-censor
The US has taken a more middle-of-the-road approach, essentially letting private companies decide what they want to do. Daymude and his co-authors wanted to explore… Read More »The science of how (and when) we decide to speak out – or self-censor
Judge rules that Trump administration must continue funding the CFPB
The Trump administration had tried to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which serves as a guardrail for the safety of the financial system.
The Wirecutter Show: Tips for Smart Use of AI with Kevin Roose
If you've ever wondered what chatbots are good for and how to best use them, this episode is for you.
Trump turned the federal government upside down. The full extent of the impact is still unclear.
President Trump has achieved his goal of shrinking the workforce. But many current and former officials say the government is less reliable and efficient than… Read More »Trump turned the federal government upside down. The full extent of the impact is still unclear.
In search of friends, lobsters can find themselves in an ecological trap
The authors, Mark Butler, Donald Behringer and Jason Schratwieser, hypothesized that these solution gaps represent an ecological trap. The older lobsters finding shelter in a… Read More »In search of friends, lobsters can find themselves in an ecological trap
NPR's Katherine Maher came out on top despite battles with Trump and the CPB
Katherine Maher has taken a no-holds-barred approach to NPR's biggest battles — which has sometimes put her at odds with her public media colleagues.
Cheap solar energy is transforming lives and economies across Africa
Chinese panels are now so affordable that companies and households are buying them, lowering their bills and causing problems for utilities.
Decoding the AI-powered tech jargon from 2025
Here's a cheat sheet for decoding this year's AI-powered tech jargon, from RAG to superintelligence.
Exploring Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with a pilot
During a stopover in Saudi Arabia, the writer strolls along the coastal road, lingers over a cup of coffee and explores the historic heart of… Read More »Exploring Jeddah, Saudi Arabia with a pilot
Researchers create 'neuromorphic' artificial skin for robots
The nervous system does an astonishing job of tracking sensory information, and it does so using signals that would drive many computer scientists crazy: a… Read More »Researchers create 'neuromorphic' artificial skin for robots
As youth sports professionalize, kids quickly become burned out
A growing body of research shows how pressure from overbearing coaches and parents hinders children's emotional well-being and leads to injuries.
