Pepe the Frog: The Evolution of a Meme for the Alt-Right
How exactly did a “blissfully stoned frog” turn into a symbol of bigotry?
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Made in China: China’s Metamorphic Shift to a New Economy
The unveiling of China’s new single-dish radio telescope, the largest of its kind, signals a shift in the world’s second largest economy.
Pot Politics: Medical Marijuana in the Deep South
With support for medical marijuana nearly universal, legislators in deep red states are playing catch up.
The New Dark Age of Medicine
“Although previously unthinkable, the day when antibiotics don’t work is upon us.” —Dr. Arjun Srinivasan, M.D., Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Back from the Brink: The Quest to Save the Bald Eagle
Thanks to scientists and policymakers, the bald eagle is no longer an endangered species. Can its success be extended to other animals in danger?
Cupping at the Olympics: Does it Work?
Why is Michael Phelps covered in dark red welts? William Vester takes us through the science and pseudoscience of cupping, the newest health craze sweeping the Olympics.
It Takes Two: Paternalistic Policies Harm Maternal Health
Rather than limit a woman’s freedom to act on behalf of her child, society should make child-rearing a more egalitarian pursuit, which would benefit parents and the child.