My Favorite Trails Are Destroyed
Easy access to nature is what makes my hometown special. Now some of its signature hikes are burning.
The GOP Is No Longer the Party of National Security
America’s allies and enemies watched as Trump’s pick for defense secretary failed to quell concerns about his character and qualifications.
The Scientist vs. the Machine
What happened when AI took over these researchers’ jobs?
The New Rasputins
Anti-science mysticism is enabling autocracy around the globe.
How Worried to Be About Bird Flu
A conversation with Katherine J. Wu about the spread of the virus so far
The Elite College Students Who Can’t Read Books
To read a book in college, it helps to have read a book in high school.
Confessions of a Republican Exile
A longtime conservative, alienated by Trumpism, tries to come to terms with life on the moderate edge of the Democratic Party.
DNA Tests Are Uncovering the True Prevalence of Incest
People are discovering the truth about their biological parents with DNA—and learning that incest is far more common than many think.
‘Dumbed-Down Catholicism Was a Disaster’
America’s most watched bishop, Robert Barron, is scouting out a new future for Christianity.
Life in Another Light, 2024 Infrared-Photography-Contest Winners
Some of the top and honored images from this year’s infrared-photography competition