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Can Nuclear Power Be Green?

The war in Ukraine and climate change are forcing countries to embrace nuclear power, even if they don't want to.

Think You’re Pretty Smart? Prove It With This Week’s Quiz.

You’ll reach a fever pitch over this week’s quiz.

Women Writers Have Had Plenty of Babies. Here’s the Data.

Another look at a more complicated history.

The Comic That Shows Why Marvel Movies Can’t Get the Fantastic Four Right

Alex Ross’ Full Circle pays homage to Marvel’s past while making it his own.

“Adult-Onset Athleticism” Is a Thing. Here’s Why.

PE’s traumatic. Youth sports are intense. What if you just want to move?

Can Your Health Be Boiled Down to a Single Number?

An expert on health economics and predictive analytics responds to B. Pladek’s “Yellow.”

What if Every Decision You Made Came With a Risk Score?

Read a new short story by B. Pladek about what happens when a personal risk assessment app becomes a political tool.

My Friend Always Conveniently “Forgets” to Venmo. So I Devised a Plan.

I am tired of her cheapskate ways.

Help! No One in My Town Wants to Change the Street Named After the KKK.

I can’t believe people actually live there!

We Must Go Back to Our Old Way of Passing Time While Pooping

Dust off your decorative baskets! We’re doing this.