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Oiling the machine
In the 1970s, the balance of power in the Middle East was firmly held by the Saudi and Iranian monarchies, alongside Israel, which were pillars of US dominance in the…
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The President’s FY27 Budget Request: More Bad News For Science
During April, as part of the annual federal budget cycle, the Trump administration presented the President’s budget request for fiscal…
The quiet push to shield pesticide makers from lawsuits
In April 2026, California farmer Terri McCall addressed a crowd on the steps of the Supreme Court during a protest…
Guest Idea: Gaming’s Console Upgrade Cycle Is a Growing E-Waste Problem Nobody Talks About
The PlayStation 4 achieved sales of around 117 million units throughout its existence, ranking it among the top-selling consumer electronics…
Trump and Xi Take a First Step Toward Better Relations
After months of speculation, President Trump arrived in Beijing on May 13 for a brief state visit with Chinese President…
Why are so many Democrats going quiet on climate change?
As the midterm elections draw near, a notable shift has occurred among Democratic politicians: those who previously identified climate change…
Guest Idea: How to Choose a Laundry Detergent That’s Better for the Planet
Each load of synthetic laundry can release hundreds of thousands of plastic microfibers into wastewater. With the average U.S. household…
Overheating a Water Planet: Warmed Oceans Will Not Be Ignored
For those of us on land, it's easy to overlook that the Earth is predominantly a water planet, with over…
Federal agency to open tens of thousands of acres of Colorado wilderness to oil drillingÂ
This story was originally published by Capital & Main and is reproduced here with permission. A federal agency is set…