From Reality TV to Trump’s Cabinet: What to Know About Sean Duffy, NASA’s New Interim Head
The people tapped to run NASA have often been scientists, engineers, academics, or government officials. The agency’s new interim head, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, brings a different sort of background…
Texas Flood Donations Are Becoming a Culture-War Casualty
“No! They voted for this to happen,” a donor wrote in response to our call to give cash relief to Texas flood survivors. Normally, my organization GiveDirectly receives donations, not…
‘Signs of torture’ found on body of sacked Putin minister who ‘died 24 hours before’ apparent suicide
THE Kremlin has been accused of covering up the death of a sacked Russian minister after signs of torture were allegedly found on his body just 24 hours before his…
The Long History Behind Krypto the Superdog
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a… dog? Move over, Man of Steel, because Man’s Best Friend is perhaps the real star of the new Superman movie. The film,…
Should You Shower in the Morning or at Night?
Throughout history, people have timed their bathing for a number of important purposes. Some cultures have showered in the morning to purify the spirit before prayer, while others preferred the…