AI Could Help Translate Alien Languages
How communicating with whales could unsettle our basic notions of intelligence
The Universe Is Nothing Without Us
I was called to science to seek a truth that transcended humanity. What I found instead is much more rewarding.
The Houthis Are Very, Very Pleased
Since staking claim to the Palestinian cause, the Yemeni militants have come to seem unstoppable.
Dad Culture Has Nothing to Do With Parenting
Modern fathers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever. Jokes about “dad bods” and “dad rock” haven’t caught up to that reality.
The Alabama Embryo Opinion Is About More Than Christian Nationalism
An insurgent religious movement is beginning to feel its strength.
How Anti-Semitism Threatens American Democracy
A conversation with Franklin Foer about our April cover story
The Supreme Court Once Again Reveals the Fraud of Originalism
The justices did not want to throw Trump off the ballot, and so they didn’t.
The Supreme Court Is Not Up to the Challenge
The decision in Trump v. Anderson is another sign that the nation’s highest court will not help the country out of its political crisis.
Other Presidents Have Retired in March of Their Reelection Year
But it didn’t work out for their parties.
It’s Time to Give Up on Email
Four steps for getting over a very bad relationship
What Is Going On With Europe’s Economy?
A mix of big spending and big government has helped the U.S. avoid Europe’s post-pandemic struggles.
The Meditation Start-Up That’s Selling Bliss on Demand
Here come the Jhana bros.
The Golden Age of American Jews Is Ending
Anti-Semitism on the right and the left threatens to bring to a close an unprecedented period of safety and prosperity for Jewish Americans—and demolish the liberal order they helped establish.
Goodbye to Biden’s First Climate Envoy
John Kerry believes the world can still limit global warming, even if U.S. climate politics are “embarrassing.”
On SNL, Sydney Sweeney Proves She Can Do Anything
The show allowed the Euphoria star, who refuses to be pigeonholed, a chance to show her range.
A 17th-Century Nun’s Feminist Manifesto
Culture and entertainment musts from Gisela Salim-Peyer
A Persistent Lightning Mystery Has Finally Been Solved
What’s the lightning capital of the U.S.?
How to Tackle Truth Decay
The social contract of trust between experts and society is in danger of dissolving. We need to start putting it back together.
Tomato & Lettuce
‘We Are Being Punished for Daring to Criticize the Authority’
Following a grim tradition, a brave Russian human-rights advocate speaks out before being sent to prison.
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