Many people envision Earth’s structure as a tidy, layered system: the thin crust on the surface, the thick mantle below, and the core at the center. But beneath our feet lies a world far more complex and dynamic than this simplified view suggests

Lily Tomlin once asked “What’s the point of being a hedonist if you’re not having a good time?”

Studies from Central China, Russia, and Central Europe indicate there was just as much (or more) warming and drought before 1900, or when CO2 concentrations were under 300 ppm. [emphasis, links added]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency for California on Friday January 10, 2025 to address the health impacts of the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.

My guest today is Roger Huang, an author, journalist on Forbes, Bitcoin Magazine and more, and a Bitcoin advocate, whose work bridges the intersection of Bitcoin, geopolitics, economics, and history.

The wildfires in the Los Angeles area have destroyed thousands of structures, many of them homes, and firefighters continue to battle the infernos.

Dozens of British women are reporting ballooning breasts after their Covid jabs

Most agencies think that a foreign power is unlikely to be to blame for the unexplained health condition, but dissenting voices remain

More than half a billion years ago, mystery predators bored into shelled animals’ defensive casings. Some of these shells became fossilized, and now tell us the story of the earliest known battle between predator and prey that influenced both species’ evolution

The share of electric cars in new registrations in Germany plummeted 27.5% in 2024 compared to the previous year. Blackout News has more.

Our colleague Clare Craig has posted about the new report by MBRACE on Maternal mortality 2021-2023.

Modern “Public Health” primarily focuses on disease prevention and treatment, rather than on health promotion.

A colossal ice core sample drilled in Antarctica may contain the oldest, unbroken timeline of Earth’s climate, stretching back more than a million years.

In an age where technology promises efficiency and streamlined processes, my recent encounter with the NHS’s approach to handling medical cases paints a different picture — one of inefficiency and frustration that is symptomatic of deeper systemic issues

Extended periods of hot weather and drought create ideal conditions for hard-to-fight forest fires

Kathy Thiessen, Ph.D., a leading fluoride expert, joined “The Defender In-Depth” this week to discuss the latest science on water fluoridation