Evolving intelligent life took billions of years − but it may not have been as unlikely as many scientists predicted
We suggest that as the Earth changed physically and chemically over time, its surface conditions allowed for a greater diversity of habitats for life. And these changes operate on geologic timescales ...
Complicity and silence around sexual harassment are common – Cuomo and his protectors were a textbook example
Finally, mythologies about sexual harassment are frequently found in social networks such as the one that surrounded Cuomo. These common myths deny that sexual harassment has happened, often by ...
Can the president really kill off the penny – and should he?
The U.S. government loses less than $10 million a month minting pennies. In theory, Congress could pass legislation eliminating the penny and requiring rounding within a month or two. The cost to the ...
Why federal courts are unlikely to save democracy from Trump’s and Musk’s attacks
And that doesn’t even factor in statements by Trump, Vice President JD Vance and “ special government employee ” multibillionaire Elon Musk. All three have indicated that they are open to ignoring ...
Must the president be a moral leader?
(THE CONVERSATION) The best presidents – including figures such as Abraham Lincoln and George Washington – are celebrated not only as good leaders, but as good men. They embody not simply political ...