Ethics
The Manhattan Project Shows Scientists’ Moral and Ethical Responsibilities
As more of physics research is funded by the military, it is important to learn the full history of our past
Opinion
Climate Change
Adapting to Climate Change: Lessons from Bangladesh
The latest IPCC report makes it clear that countries rich and poor have to forcefully adapt to a warming world
Computing
The Staggering Ecological Impacts of Computation and the Cloud
The cloud is not only material but also an ecological force
Creativity
Cowboy Culture Doesn’t Have a Monopoly on Innovation
Despite stereotypes that suggest self-reliant values lead to the most innovations, group-centered societies have just as much creativity
Renewable Energy
Three Fixes to Build Energy Projects Cleaner and Faster
Modernize the way we regulate clean energy construction to reach net-zero carbon emission goals
Anthropology
Ancient Peoples Teach Us That We Can Create a Better World
A radical retelling of civilization’s origins leads to an expansive vision of human possibility
Drug Use
Doctors Prescribing Opioids in Good Faith Should Not Be Prosecuted
The Supreme Court will consider a case that has had a chilling effect on medical practice
Engineering
The Culture of Engineering Overlooks the People It’s Supposed to Serve
We must start teaching undergraduates to think about those for whom they design
Climate Change
The Supreme Court Could Block Climate Change Protections
West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency could have far-reaching impacts for health and the environment
Oceans
We Need a Global Plastics Treaty to Stop an Environmental Disaster
Truly global participation in the process will create more than just a Paris Agreement for plastics
