Father Jim Keenan of Boston College discusses Pope Francis’s views on environmentalism and social justice, and how those resonate across belief systems.
With the changes in consumed materials, recycling is running into problems; meanwhile, plastic and overall waste climb.
Jonathan Taplin, former music and film professional, tells first-hand what the new rentier economy of Internet aggregators like Google and Facebook has done to the creative arts, journalism, and democracy.
Across the globe, communities are working to preserve existing areas of natural darkness and reduce the spread of light pollution.
Author and endocrinologist Robert Lustig explains the neurochemical difference between happiness and pleasure and how it’s been exploited to make so many of us fat, addicted, and depressed. Then, he reminds us how to reclaim our health.
Our 2nd issue is off to the printer. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s inside.
Hydroelectric power is often thought of as “green” energy, but dams have devastated river ecology and the creatures it supports—including us.
Neurologist Adam Gazzaley discusses how the brain’s attentional system functions–or doesn’t–when buffeted by digital distraction.
Young people are obsessively checking their phones more every year. Here are some reasons why, and strategies to regain control.
Marcy Darnovsky, Executive Director of the Center for Genetics and Society, chats with us about the moral minefield of genetic engineering.
