The decades-long movement to kill FEMA
A new series from “On the Media” traces the mistrust and conspiracy theories that have plagued FEMA since its founding in 1979.
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Maine nearly became the first state to ban data centers
Maine shows how public mobilization is making a difference in determining where data centers go, and how they impact local communities.
Why so many studies can’t be replicated
An analysis of thousands of social science studies found that half couldn’t be replicated. What’s behind this pattern, and can it be fixed?
Decoding whale-speak with AI
An environmental reporter joins a research team trying to attach recording devices to sperm whales, in hopes of decoding their calls.
How Is AI Being Used In The Iran War?
The Pentagon has given AI a powerful role in the Iran war. We dig into the DOD conflict with Anthropic, and the state of autonomous weapons.
Can ‘Suggestion-Box Science’ Make Public Health More Useful?
An epidemiologist’s visit to her hometown helped her understand how to put positive community impact at the center of public health research.
Fixing Society’s Toughest Problems? ‘It’s On You’
How did we come to think of society’s toughest problems as something for individuals to manage rather than governments to regulate?
The Long Push To Blame Systemic Problems On Individuals
“It’s on You” chronicles how corporations and behavioral economists pushed for huge, systemic problems to be fixed by personal choices.
Slow Release Of Federal Science Funds Holds Up Research
Some money allocated for scientific research has been restored to the federal budget, but the White House OMB has been slow to release it.
EPA Rescinds The Legal Basis For Regulating Greenhouse Gases
The endangerment finding forced the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. Now, the agency says it doesn’t have the authority to do that.