Your Genes Are Simply Not Enough to Explain How Smart You Are
Seven years ago, I took a bet with Charles Murray about whether we’d basically understand the genetics of intelligence by now.
Science
A Surreal New Revelation About the L.A. Fires
Federal investigators have announced that the Palisades Fire began with an act of arson and a chatbot query.
Why Concord?
The geological origins of the American Revolution
Jane Goodall’s Second-Greatest Talent
She knew how to wield her fame to protect the animals she loved.
The Machines Finding Life That Humans Can’t See
A suite of technologies are helping taxonomists speed up species identification.
Trump Is Setting the National Parks Up to Fail
Workers say the real crisis is happening behind the scenes.
The Black Hole That Could Rewrite Cosmology
Astronomers see a mysterious object shining in the deep sky. It could be older than the stars.
The HHS Officials Being Paid Six Figures to Do Nothing
The Trump administration hasn’t fired them but won’t let them do their jobs.
Are Humans Watching Animals Too Closely?
Some may crave a little privacy, even your dog.
RFK Jr.’s Victory Lap
The health secretary is showing this week what he’s willing to do with his power.