The Present

Switching over to a vegan-based diet can drastically cut CO2 emissions. But will Americans actually change their diet?

The social media company’s recent transparency report claimed that it had taken down a staggering number of fake accounts — but it’s unlikely they’re catching them all.

An Italian firm has put forward an idea for a green city that would be completely self-sustaining, modern, and green.

A federal court ruled that the state of Kentucky was wrong to deny a man’s request for a personalized license plate reading “IM GOD.” Here’s why that’s a win against atheist discrimination.

WT.Social promises never to sell your data or run advertisements.

Many people often continue to harbour positive feelings towards their exes long after the relationship is over.

Researchers propose a gravity-based system for long-term energy storage.

To solve the problem of negative digital disruption, technologies of the future must overcome the inequalities of today.

Recycling is linear, but the economy shouldn’t be.

In a metaphor too apt to be made up, the council has been forced to relocate until the flood waters recede.

In the next two to three years we’ll see passwords go away in a way that’s long overdue.

Venice’s mayor, Luigi Brugnaro, said the city was “on its knees.”

When academics and journalists forego sharing their findings, out of intimidation, we all lose out.

Yet interpersonal trust is at its lowest point in 50 years.

A variety of structures exist to both treat employees with more respect and increase productivity.

There is greater social distance between Americans than ever before.

Should other nations start requiring schools to teach climate science, too?

The host of Hardcore History has written his first book, The End Is Always Near.

‘Millennial’ doesn’t hold nearly as much meaning as Americans pretend it does. Here’s why.

Unsurprisingly, the results showed that the more materialistic a person was, the less likely they were to engage in reduced consumption.

What could be better than “do unto others as you would have others do unto you”?

When the protection of academic freedom is compromised, scholarship and greater society suffer the effects.

By welcoming various intrepid thoughts, we welcome learning.

The green market is growing exponentially. But will the U.S. seize the economic opportunity?

“Sea of Shadows” is a documentary you can’t afford to miss.

Maybe it’s time to show this report your employer?

The power to predict the next revolution keeps companies on top.

Is anything clear in the age of disinformation?

Gig workers suffer from low pay, wage theft, precariousness, dangerous working conditions, and discrimination.

What happens when a major social media platform’s business model abuses user trust?