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Finding Solutions to America’s Loneliness Epidemic
As ‘third places’ such as cafes and churches decline, these Americans are finding new spaces to build community and combat social isolation.
A Tiny Mediterranean Island Feels the Heat of the Minerals War with China
As the West tries to outrun a dangerous dependency, Europe faces an uphill battle.
As Pentagon Races to Deploy AI, Operational Challenges Highlight Risks
Defense experts say AI is essential in warfare, but it comes with mixed success and unpredictable pitfalls.
How Bhattacharya’s NIH Is Rethinking China, DEI, and High‑Risk Labs
The NIH director outlines efforts to reform the agency—largest public funder of biomedical research.
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How Just One Exercise Can Release Lactate and Help With Depression
Different types of exercises may bring different mental benefits.

How Just One Exercise Can Release Lactate and Help With Depression
Different types of exercises may bring different mental benefits.

‘Animal Farm’: Authoritarianism Dressed up as Altruism
Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ warns that revolutions can betray freedom.

A Schoolboy Mob, a Villain, and the First Martyr of the Revolution
In ‘This Week in History,’ a gunshot fired blindly into a mob of Bostonians, kills a young boy, leading to a memorable and controversial trial.

A Disturbing Look at How ‘Irregular Forces’ Fought the American Revolution
Mark Lender and James Martin’s ‘War without Mercy’ presents an oft-ignored aspect of the War for Independence.

Chop Suey Is as American as Apple Pie: A Look Back at ‘Flower Drum Song’
The 1961 film reveals the tension between immigrants who wish to assimilate to American culture and those who don’t.

‘Animal Farm’: Authoritarianism Dressed up as Altruism
Orwell’s ‘Animal Farm’ warns that revolutions can betray freedom.

The 4-ingredient Chocolate Treat So Good, I Always Have It on Hand
Date bark is the perfect little sweet treat to have on hand.
Jet Lag: Dealing With the Messy, Chaotic Biology of Crossing Time Zones
Crossing the world within hours comes with a toll—a reminder that the human body keeps its own time regardless of the clock in the airport.
So Close You Can See Elephant Eyelashes? Welcome to San Diego’s Elephant Valley
Elephant Valley is designed to take us on a trail walked not by humans but traversed and carved by elephants.
Taking the Kids: Time for Romance
Valentine’s Day isn’t the only time for romantic trips.


























































































































