The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth Nicolas Niarchos Penguin & William Collins (2026)
You probably don’t think about the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) when scrolling on your phone….

The Elements of Power: A Story of War, Technology, and the Dirtiest Supply Chain on Earth Nicolas Niarchos Penguin & William Collins (2026)
You probably don’t think about the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) when scrolling on your phone….

Ditch the decaff: only caffeinated coffee is linked to brain benefits.Credit: Matthew Horwood/Getty
We are, as a species, especially fond of caffeine. Tea is the second-most commonly consumed beverage globally, after water, and most adults in the…

Josh Miele explains the nuances of a tactile map of a Bay Area Rapid Transit station.Credit: Laurie Udesky

Two Americans, a French astronaut and a Russian cosmonaut said Sunday they are eager to blast off Wednesday on a flight to the International Space Station, replacing four crew members who cut their mission short and returned to Earth last…

Over at American Purpose, we are publishing an ongoing series called “The ‘Deep State’ and Its…

Some people hit their stride in the morning, while others feel most awake and productive at night. But a growing body of evidence suggests that being part of the latter group, the “night owls,” could be linked to poorer heart health.
Now, a…

An underwater robot has uncovered a long-lost wreckage of a Second World War bomber on the seabed near Malta. The remains, identified as a Fairey Swordfish, were found during an autonomous exploration of the ocean floor, adding a significant…

For the first time, aerial footage has captured these strange circular formations, believed to be made of seagrass, though no one fully understands how they form. The phenomenon occurs against the backdrop of a declining seagrass population,…