because science is no rocket science
On what seemed like an ordinary Monday, stock tickers around the globe flashed red in unison. Markets were in freefall, reacting to intensifying fears over the United States’ aggressive trade tactics. It wasn’t a simple dip — it was a market-wide convulsion, signaling distress across continents. From Wall Street to the trading floors of Tokyo … Read more
Donald Trump’s return to the White House has triggered significant debates, particularly in the realms of science, education, and health. His policies from the first presidency were often criticized for undermining scientific research, healthcare access, and environmental protections. Now, as he embarks on his second term, there are renewed concerns about the future of American … Read more
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump, on his first day back in office, signed an executive order initiating the United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement. This landmark accord, established in 2015, unites nations in the effort to limit global warming to well below 2°C, with aspirations to stay within 1.5°C above pre-industrial … Read more
As President-elect Donald Trump gears up to take office on January 20, 2025, the spotlight is on an unlikely figure with an outsized role in shaping his administration: billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk. Having contributed over $250 million to Trump’s campaign, Musk is now poised to head the newly created “Department of Government Efficiency” (aptly acronymized … Read more
In an era where truth was increasingly muddled, Donald Trump’s first administration took a stance that many would describe as a “war on science.” This war wasn’t waged with bullets or bombs but with misinformation, deregulation, and silencing the very experts tasked with protecting public health and the environment. What emerged from this conflict is … Read more
The devastating events of 9/11 had a profound impact globally. The unthinkable act of violence that occurred on that day changed our perception of safety and security. As we witnessed the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, questions arose about how such a catastrophe could happen. These were not only natural queries born out … Read more