More funding for space exploration is not that popular. The Artemis mission fascinated many Americans. But space travel is a low priority.
More funding for space exploration is not that popular
Trump is filling his cabinet with billionaires. We’re not surprised.
Billionaires around the world often jump into politics, our research finds.
Kamala Harris is a role model for young people
We surveyed teenagers to understand why role models like Kamala Harris are so important for politically engaged youth.
Why global commerce is now in the crossfire
Tensions in the Red Sea, Baltic, and Pacific pose a big risk to the safety of the world’s sea lanes – and to globalization.
Is Christian nationalism growing or declining? Both.
Since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, which featured Christian nationalist symbols and groups, Christian nationalism has […]
Blue Öyster Cult, ‘Workshop of the Telescopes’: The Week In One Song
NASA releases the first images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Don’t miss any of TMC’s sharp analysis! Sign up […]
Companies are commercializing outer space. Do government programs still matter?
2021 was a big year for private companies and space travel, and 2022 will probably be just as busy. Last […]
Russia proved it can shoot down a satellite. Does this make space less secure?
Russia tested a ground-based missile last week, destroying a defunct but still-orbiting Soviet satellite, Kosmos-1408. China, the United States and […]
The Emancipation Proclamation did not end slavery. Here’s what did.
Editors’ note: President Joe Biden declared Juneteenth – June 19 – a federal holiday in 2021. For more on the abolition […]