Recent articles from publications based in United States.
Atlas Obscuraby Daniel McDermon22d ago
With lush forests, dramatic waterfalls, and unparalleled mountain vistas, West Virginia rewards those who make the time to take in the views—with no shortage of accommodations designed to help...
MIT Newsby Adam Zewe | MIT News22d ago
Molecules are among the smallest building blocks available for making next-generation devices. Their unique, customizable properties enable promising applications in emerging computing, sensing...
The Marginalianby Maria Popova22d ago
The Grasshopper and the “Lusory Attitude” Essential for Playing the Game of Life By Maria Popova On a recent flight, I watched a mother across the aisle play peek-a-boo with her small son while...
The Marshall Projectby Maurice Chammah22d ago
This essay is part of Redemption Songs, a limited-run newsletter that spotlights one song each week by incarcerated artists.
IEEE Spectrumby Allison Marsh22d ago
A German engineer wanted a cheaper cigarette. The popular crooner Bing Crosby wanted a vacation. Satisfying both desires inadvertently led to the invention of the laugh track.
History of MITby Peter Dizikes | MIT News23d ago
You probably think you are rational. Day to day, you try to “make the best possible use of the information available to you,” as MIT philosopher Brian Hedden PhD ’12 writes in his 2015 book...
The Marshall Projectby Jamiles Lartey23d ago
This is The Marshall Project’s Closing Argument newsletter, a weekly deep dive into a key criminal justice issue. Want this delivered to your inbox? Sign up for future newsletters.
IEEE Spectrumby Harry Goldstein23d ago
When I started at Spectrum 25 years ago, a senior editor suggested that I find a “rabbi,” by which he meant someone who could mentor me in how EEs approach problems and evaluate potential...
Palladium Magazineby Charles Rosenbauer24d ago
For less than a thousand dollars, a modern consumer laptop may be capable of trillions of calculations per second. But consumers’ applications of this hardware are often disappointing.
Narrativelyby Jerry Portwood24d ago
Jerry Portwood has been a friend of the Narratively family for a minute now, sharing his expertise on how to self-edit on our sister site, Narratively Academy, as well as his tips for how to handle...
Noema Magazineby Nathan Gardels24d ago
Nathan Gardels is the editor-in-chief of Noema Magazine. He is also the co-founder of and a senior adviser to the Berggruen Institute.
ICIJby Spencer Woodman24d ago
Recent moves by cryptocurrency exchange HTX could soften the blow of new sanctions on the firm, experts warn, including a European Union ban on transactions.
Yale E360by Ted Williams24d ago
A landmark study of the towering ash trees that grow in the mountains of Victoria, Australia, which was launched in the 1980s, boosted arguments for clearcutting the iconic trees.
Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily24d ago
Scientists discover why poor sleep may harm some brains more - Date: - July 31, 2026 - Source: - Edith Cowan University - Summary: - A gene involved in the brain’s overnight cleaning system may...
Anthropocene Magazineby Emma Bryce24d ago
Tomatoes are some of the most widely-produced and consumed crops worldwide. They’re also vulnerable to increasing soil salinity.
The Marshall Projectby Aala Abdullahi25d ago
In March, in a bombshell ruling, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down mandatory life in prison without parole for a second-degree murder charge also known as felony murder.
Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily25d ago
AI can tell if your brain is aging faster than you are - Date: - July 31, 2026 - Source: - University of California - San Francisco - Summary: - A person’s sleeping brain may reveal warning signs...
Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily25d ago
Scientists discover how obesity may fuel Alzheimer’s disease - Date: - July 30, 2026 - Source: - Houston Methodist - Summary: - Researchers have uncovered a possible biological pathway connecting...
History of MITby Science Policy Initiative25d ago
This spring, 25 MIT students and postdocs traveled to Washington to meet with congressional staffers and advocate for sustained federal investment in scientific research.
Narrativelyby Melissa Maldonado-Salcedo, PhD25d ago
Photos courtesy Jardin del Paraiso, Nelsy Maldonado, and the author. This story is part of our ongoing series From the Ground Up, a collaboration between Narratively and ScottsMiracle-Gro exploring...
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