The government might strip some asylum seekers of their work rights. Here’s why it shouldn’t

The government is reportedly considering restricting the work rights of asylum seekers as part of its plan to decrease ...

The US says it has launched ‘space control weapons’. It plays into the hands of its enemies

Since 1981, every year, the UN General Assembly adopts a resolution on the Prevention of an Arms Race in Outer Space. Sadly, ...

Sacred springs of South Africa: pure waters or polluted? We found tiny bits of plastic in the samples we tested

Even South Africa’s remote sacred springs are not untouched: research found microplastics in all nine tested, including ...

How Canada’s immigration caps are trapping its own graduate students

The federal government built an explicit “study-work-stay” pathway that it’s now unraveling through abrupt, poorly-sequenced ...

8 rules to help you understand what campaign finance reporting reveals about influence and support – or doesn’t

Campaign spending is confusing, but there are basic rules to help you understand information about money in elections. They ...
Opinion

Pardoned by Trump and escaping charges at home, ex‑Honduran leader’s case shows a nation’s struggle for sovereignty

Juan Orlando Hernández’s escape from legal accountability at home and abroad point to the larger challenges of democracy building under the shadow of US power.

Lockdown or active shooter drill? The distinction matters for children’s safety and well‑being

Lockdown and active shooter simulations look and feel very different, though people often lump the two practices together.

Why an overactive immune system attacks the bodies of people with lupus but still leaves them vulnerable to infection

A strong immune response doesn’t necessarily mean better protection from infection. The type and timing of immune attacks ...

Even the Buddha experienced challenges with meditation: Historical texts reveal its potential downsides

While meditation has been shown to have health benefits, it may not always be the right practice for all people.

Earthshot and the science of positive tipping points: how environmental progress can become unstoppable

Change happens rapidly when we know where to look: these solutions could tip the world towards a better future.

Britain’s most artificial landscape may not survive climate change

The Fens face several climate threats that reinforce one another. Rising sea levels, heavier downpours, hotter summers, ...

The Houthis have further tightened their grip on the Red Sea. Here’s what it could mean for the world

The move suggests Iran and its allies are settling in for a long war. That could mean pain for the global economy.