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Blindingly bright black holes could help cosmologists see deeper into the universe’s past
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Why a record number of container ships are backed up off the coast of California
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Aug 25, 2021
Twitter’s efforts to tackle misleading tweets just made them thrive elsewhere
Misinformation is like a weed that just keeps sprouting up
Nov 6, 2020
Five election misinformation campaigns to avoid resharing
These false narratives of fraud include out of context or otherwise misleading images and faulty statistics as purported evidence.
Nov 4, 2020
Follow along as battleground states tally presidential votes
It’s not the first time Americans have had to wait for final results.
Nov 1, 2020
How to prepare for in-person voting during the COVID-19 pandemic
Get ready and get out there.
Oct 29, 2020
This election could decide the climate’s future
It’s difficult to overstate how consequential the 2020 election is for the planet.
Oct 28, 2020
The story behind the most fraudulent election in history
And other bizarre facts from The Weirdest Thing I Learned This Week.
Oct 23, 2020
Science was a big winner—and loser—at this week’s presidential debate
The final debate featured three sections relating to health and science, but there was much confusion.
Oct 22, 2020
How to decide who to vote for
Do whatever you need to plan, but don’t worry too much about it.
Oct 11, 2020
Fight election season burnout with these mental health tips
Sometimes being a responsible citizen can be exhausting.
