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Most electric car charging is done at night. A grid powered mostly by renewable energy might not be able to meet demand, but there is a solution.
Three reasons why a radically better future is more likely than we think.
Americans are more willing to put the greater good above their own interests today than in the 1950s.
Democracy is in decline, regardless of how we measure it.
Just a small gesture or a thoughtful comment can often alter a situation, or people’s perceptions of it, in ways that relieve tensions and make them feel appreciated and included.
Turning away is a natural response.
Time will tell what the reign of Charles III will look like, but one thing is for sure: the “new Elizabethan age” is long gone.
Queen Elizabeth II has died. How is this loss different from that of a loved one?
Should you blast the A/C even when you’re not at home?
The Russian mindset is characterized by cynicism and distrust.
The minimum wage is a popular policy, but it’s not the only way governments have tried to help workers secure a decent living.
“Strategic ambiguity” has long been the West’s strategy on Taiwan.
The Arabic word fatwa can mean “explanation” or “clarification.”
The Rubbee X requires almost no setup and is far cheaper than a brand new e-bike.
Cable news has a bigger effect, study finds.
When you wish upon a star, it probably makes a difference who you are.
Anyone up for a crisp, blonde ale?
Here’s how to appreciate them from a distance.
Argentina’s black market for cash is embracing crypto — but it’s not what crypto proponents expected.
It’s all about salesmanship.
An upstart third party is unlikely to dislodge the status quo in the current system.
Short-termism is both rooted in our most primal instincts and encouraged by runaway technological development. How can we fight it?
For a time, Francis Fukuyama looked like a prophet.
Americans on average consumed about 58 pounds of beef and veal in 2019 – compared with a global average of 14 pounds.
Here’s what it means for the field.
Video cameras on city streets are only the most visible way your movements can be tracked.
A forensics expert explains what’s involved with documenting human rights violations during conflicts, from Afghanistan to Ukraine.
It is through speaking and listening that human beings become who they are.
It is wrong to think that these three statements contradict each other. We need to see that they are all true to see that a better world is possible.
As technology advances, the use of laser weapons in space becomes more likely.