Why Can’t Robots Stay Robots?
A hit animated film is the latest work to imbue machines with the primacy of human values.
Why Do Big Families Get Such a Bad Rap?
I have many siblings. And in so many ways, my life is richer for it.
Trump to Russia’s Rescue
After a year of misfortune, Putin is about to have a friend in the White House.
Hyundai Is Becoming the New Tesla
Even in a Trump presidency, America’s EV future may not run through Elon Musk.
The Words That Stop ChatGPT in Its Tracks
Why won’t the bot say my name?
I’ve Been Left Off My Friends’ Group Chat
How do I get over feeling excluded?
The Crumbling Foundation of America’s Military
The U.S. failed to produce weapons and ammunition fast enough to supply Ukraine. Could it equip its own armed forces in the event of war?
A Gathering of Ancient Stars
Day 17 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar
RIP, the Axis of Resistance
Iran’s revolutionary project for the Middle East sowed misery and won’t be missed.
Bogotá’s Water Rationing Is a Preview
More places should practice going without crucial resources.
The 10 Best Albums of 2024
This year’s most exciting artists rejected consensus and did things their way.
Bob Dylan’s Carnival Act
His identity was a performance. His writing was sleight of hand. He bamboozled his own audience.
Can the Rodeo Save a Historic Black Town?
One woman’s quest to rescue Boley, Oklahoma
America Needs a Leader, Not a Salesman
Readers respond to our November 2024 cover story and more.
Does Democracy Even Work?
One researcher tests the limits of “deliverism.”
Silicon Valley Heads to Mar-a-Lago
The tech industry’s Trump taboo is quickly becoming a distant memory.
How to Navigate the Era of Trump
Advice from the friends who sit on my bookshelves.
The Push for Puberty Blockers Got Ahead of the Research
Gender care for minors should be a question of evidence, not politics.
Has Your Cat Closed Its Rings Today?
Welcome to the era of the quantified pet.
A New View of a Distant Spiral
Day 16 of the 2024 Space Telescope Advent Calendar
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