Two Theories of Consciousness Faced Off. The Ref Took a Beating.
Consciousness may be a mystery, but that doesn’t mean that neuroscientists don’t have any explanations for it. Far from it. “In the field of consciousness, there are already so many…
Kennedy Advises New Parents to ‘Do Your Own Research’ on Vaccines
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advised parents of newborns to “do your own research” before vaccinating their infants during a televised interview in which he also suggested the measles…
As Trump Cuts Foreign Aid, What Does It Mean for the Gates Foundation?
On Dec. 27, Bill Gates, the billionaire philanthropist, made a trip to Mar-a-Lago for dinner with Donald J. Trump. Some people around him were surprised that he had decided to…
Young People Are Not As Happy As They Used to Be, Study Finds
The happiness curve is collapsing. For decades, research showed that the way people experienced happiness across their lifetimes looked like a U-shaped curve. Happiness tended to be high when they…
‘Andor’ Season 2, Episodes 4-6 Recap: The Revolution Will Be Televised
I was impressed with how Coruscant is depicted in these episodes. The rich and glamorous Coruscant — where the galaxy’s most powerful mingle — is on display here, as society’s…
How to Protect Your Phone While Traveling Abroad
When I travel to Asia this summer, I plan to leave my iPhone at home. Instead, I’ll pack a different phone lacking my staple apps, like Instagram, Slack and Signal.…
How Each of the Last 15 Presidents Managed His First 100 Days
Franklin D. Roosevelt’s action-packed first 100 days in office set a new yardstick for all presidents who followed. Here are highlights of the first 100 days of the past 15…
Spain Searches for Answers on What Caused Power Blackout
Spain’s top security and defense officials were meeting on Wednesday morning to discuss the blackout on the Iberian Peninsula this week, which halted critical infrastructure for up to 18 hours…
Trump Administration: At 100th Day Rally, President Revels in His Executive Power Grab
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. advised parents of newborns to “do your own research” before vaccinating their infants during a televised interview in which he also suggested the measles…
Trump Administration to Use Federal Lands for Affordable Housing
During his presidential campaign, Donald J. Trump pledged to quickly bring down prices for American households, including making housing more affordable. “We’re going to open up tracts of federal land…