Science
A communist in space
April 12, 202463 years ago, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space. Read how our Moscow correspondent reported on the event as it happened.
Read moreThe Oppenheimer paradox: Scientists vs. the military-industrial complex
August 4, 2023The Manhattan Project and the development of the atomic bomb represented multiple ruptures in society, which still cast a cloud over the world today.
Read moreClimate research strike? Linking up environmental science with the ‘science of society’
March 16, 2022Some scientists are calling for a “strike” when it comes to doing more climate change research. No one’s listening anyway, they say.
Read more‘Fauci’ film goes beyond the doctor to showcase vicious cycle of deadly outbreaks
October 6, 2021The new documentary Fauci showcases the relationship between science, politics, and public discourse—and what can happen when it all goes off the rails.
Read moreNew theory: Earth’s longer days kick-started oxygen development
August 3, 2021The study authors and outside scientists said this is just one possible but plausible explanation for Earth’s oxygen increase.
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