Science

Amidst 40th anniversary, attacks on Endangered Species Act persist

January 10, 2014 By Blake Skylar

The Act has encountered obstacles and outright attacks, in an atmosphere where climate change and environmental havoc are growing problems.

Today in labor history: Stephen Hawking born

January 8, 2014 By Blake Skylar

As recently as 2011, Hawking remarked, "Scientists have become the bearers of the torch of discovery in our quest for knowledge."

Cold? Really, it’s warmer than ever

January 8, 2014 By Susan Webb

Winters have been warming rapidly in the majority of the continental 48 states since 1970. And, take note Chicago and other Midwest readers: The coldest states are warming the fastest.

Worse than we thought: Climate uncertainties turning into harsh facts

January 2, 2014 By Marc Brodine

Beware uncertainty! It can cut both ways - something the climate change deniers want us to ignore at our peril.

The curious case of Hobby Lobby

December 10, 2013 By Susan Webb

Can a for-profit corporation have religion? Can its religious feelings be hurt? If some of its employees take a pill to prevent pregnancy, does that violate the corporation's rights?