Thirty years after Jurassic Park hit movie screens, its impact on science and culture remains as strong as ever — podcast

Jurassic Park, the 1993 film about dinosaurs, is a cultural tour de force. Not only did the film herald a new era in computer-generated movie effects,...

Meta’s Threads platform might not be revolutionary, but it poses a challenge to Twitter

Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine – and what that means for the global food system

The Russia-Ukraine grain deal that has been critical to keeping global food prices stable and preventing famine is currently in tatters. On July 17, 2023, Russia...

As heat records fall, how hot is too hot for the human body?

Extreme heat has been breaking records across Europe, Asia and North America, with millions of people sweltering in heat and humidity well above “normal” for days...

Explainer: why was the winner of Thailand’s election blocked from becoming prime minister?

The Thai parliamentary election was held over two months ago and yet, the country still has no prime minister or government. While much remains in flux,...

United Airlines to fly direct Manila-San Francisco starting Oct

MANILA – United Airlines will start to offer daily non-stop flights between Manila and San Francisco in California beginning October 29, the only direct service to...

Ukraine’s slow advance doesn’t signal failure in its counteroffensive against Russia

In the weeks leading up to the official launch of the Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia, various media commentators and officials hyped the potential success of the...

What is a target letter? 3 things to know about how the Justice Department notifies suspects, like Donald Trump, ahead of possible charges

Former President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on July 18, 2023, that he had received a letter from the Department of Justice, notifying him that...

Targeting Trump for prosecution – 4 essential reads on how the Jan. 6 investigation laid the groundwork for the special counsel

With the news on July 18, 2023, that Special Counsel Jack Smith had informed former President Donald Trump that he was a target of the federal...

How is China shifting its foreign policy to counter moves to ‘contain’ it from the West?

At last week’s NATO summit, the members issued a final statement criticising China’s coercive policies, which they said challenge the interests, security and values of the...