President Trump has left himself plenty of room for maximal intervention. But there are a host of potential wild cards, each with risks for the president. By David E. Sanger “HELP IS ON ITS WAY,” ...
Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to reduce ...
Dec. 27, 2025 Stanford scientists have uncovered how mRNA COVID-19 vaccines can very rarely trigger heart inflammation in young men — and how that risk might be reduced. They found that the vaccines ...
Jan. 15, 2026 Pancreatic cancer uses a sugar-coated disguise to evade the immune system, helping explain why it’s so hard to treat. Northwestern scientists discovered this hidden mechanism and created ...
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Malaysian authorities have announced legal action against Elon Musk's social media platform X and its AI unit xAI Research assistant professor with the UM Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, ...
Mentorship in predictive large language models (LLMs) presents both opportunities and risks of inequity if these systems are not designed with care. Mentorship quietly shapes medical careers, yet ...
January 10, 2026 • A new photo series from Filipino photographer Macy Castañeda Lee offers a visually striking view of the mundane task of doing laundry and the role it plays in a rural economy.
January 15, 2026 • The FBI searches the home of a Washington Post reporter as part of a leak investigation. And, the Trump administration restores $2B for mental health and addiction programs.