Recent articles from publications based in United States.
Asterisk Magazineby Abi Olvera22d ago
Inside the boring-by-design U.S. fact-checking machine. A few years into my Foreign Service career, a colleague leaked a falsehood to the press. I couldn’t figure out why they’d done it.
Nieman Labby Joshua Benton23d ago
A lot’s happened to media in the ensuing decade — perhaps most notably, the pandemic-fueled rise in work-from-home arrangements that, again, could have reduced the number of journalists overpaying...
Nieman Labby Andrew Deck23d ago
A translation of a mass shooter’s cryptic journal in the days after an attack. A public records review that revealed failures to install flood warning systems in Central Texas.
IEEE Spectrumby Joanna Goodrich23d ago
Most hospitals and health care providers use electronic health records instead of paper charts to note patient vaccinations, diagnoses, and procedures.
Yale E360by Fred Pearce23d ago
El Niño is expected to intensify in the weeks ahead, fueling more severe heat across the globe, according to the U.N. World Meteorological Organization.
IEEE Spectrumby Joseph Carew23d ago
This article is brought to you by COMSOL. In pursuit of improved range, greater reliability, and faster charging, electric vehicles are driving the demand for high-voltage electronics.
Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily23d ago
Scientists may have found aging’s hidden trigger for brain disease - Date: - August 3, 2026 - Source: - University of Cologne - Summary: - Scientists have identified a molecular switch that may...
Neuroscience News -- ScienceDaily23d ago
Two new compounds could reveal hidden drivers of Alzheimer’s disease - Date: - August 3, 2026 - Source: - Vanderbilt University - Summary: - Vanderbilt researchers created the first selective...
Atlas Obscuraby Daniel McDermon23d 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 News23d 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 Popova23d 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 Chammah24d ago
This essay is part of Redemption Songs, a limited-run newsletter that spotlights one song each week by incarcerated artists.
IEEE Spectrumby Allison Marsh24d 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 News24d 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 Lartey25d 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 Goldstein25d 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 Rosenbauer26d 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 Portwood26d 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 Gardels26d 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 Woodman26d 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.
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