A Dangerous Idea About How the Brain Works
The chemical-imbalance theory in mental health influenced the way we talk and think about these conditions. But is it right?
The Trump Campaign Endorses a Racist Theory
A recent X post from a campaign account is part of a broader pattern of baseless fearmongering about migrant crime.
The Building of Nusantara
Images of some of the new buildings and huge construction areas on the island of Borneo
The People Who Quit Dating
Being single can be hard—but the search for love may be harder.
America Has a Hot-Steel Problem
Railways, roads, power lines, batteries—the heat of climate change is making them all falter.
A Logo on a Prosthesis Is Like a Tattoo You Didn’t Ask For
As artificial limbs become more advanced, branding is becoming almost inescapable.
The Monumental Discovery That Changed How Humans See Themselves
The unearthing of dinosaur bones transformed Victorian society—and long-held notions about our place in the world.
A Movie That Understands the 2000s-Internet Generation
Dìdi is a crowd-pleasing portrait of adolescent angst set in the heyday of Myspace and AIM.
Does Kamala Harris Have a Vision for the Middle East?
No U.S. president can escape making the region a priority.
The One Policy Idea Uniting Trump and Harris
Harris recently touted a proposal introduced by Trump. What does she have to gain?
The Case for Robert F. KENNEDY Jr.
A candidate who has many interesting things to say about lots of stuff
The ‘Gray Zone’ Comes to Russia
Moscow holds certain hot spots abroad in a stasis of isolation and neglect. Now part of Russia is experiencing these conditions for itself.
The Trump Campaign’s ‘Please Shut Up’ Phase
The former president’s interview with Elon Musk was a reminder that overfamiliarity with a candidate can breed contempt.
A Trip to One of the Hottest Cities on the Planet
Where almost no one has air-conditioning
A Satire of America’s Obsession With Identity
The hero of Danzy Senna’s new novel is trying, and failing, to write the Great American Biracial Novel.
My Criminal Record Somehow Vanished
And I got a glimpse of a world where felons like me are not forever haunted by our past.
Can a VP Candidate Actually Move the Needle?
Matt Yglesias on what the choice of Tim Walz really tells us about the Harris campaign
Elon Musk Throws a Trump Rally
X is a safe space for the far right.
Trump Is Setting the Stage to Challenge the Election
The former president’s desperation could drive his actions even after the final votes are cast.
Trump’s Latest Falsehood Is a Huge Tell
When the former president feels most vulnerable, he begins to deny reality.