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From Energy to Alphabet: The Investigative Career of Katherine Blunt
An overview of Katherine Blunt's journalism career, from her in-depth exploration of California's energy crisis to her current coverage of Alphabet Inc.
AI Companion Apps Face Growing Legal Scrutiny Over Child Safety Risks
Regulators worldwide are targeting AI companion apps after teen suicide cases and reports of inappropriate content, with California enacting the first comprehensive law requiring safeguards for minors.
Your Kid’s Brain Isn’t Done Yet—Here’s How to Help Them Navigate the Minefield
Neuroscience reveals why even the brightest, most well-raised teens make catastrophic decisions—and how parents can build judgment, not just rules, before the prefrontal cortex matures at 25.
Wired for Alarm: Aligning Evolutionary Biology and Modern Democracy
We're wired for immediate threats, not 24/7 digital chaos. Understanding why our brains keep flagging red alerts—and how we can override those defaults—is the only way to actually improve our democracy.
The Hidden Engine of Adaptation: Fluid Intelligence as Mental Agility
Fluid intelligence—the swift, pattern-based reasoning that lets you navigate unfamiliar challenges without relying on stored knowledge—is often overshadowed by crystallized intelligence. This article unpacks its mechanism (working memory), real-world manifestations, belief-updating power, and evidence-based strategies to cultivate it.
Chamath Palihapitiya Goes All-In as CEO of His $135M AI Coding Venture
Social Capital founder Chamath Palihapitiya has raised $135M in Series A funding for 8090 Labs, his enterprise AI coding startup, and is stepping into the CEO role to lead its Software Factory platform that promises to rebuild how corporations build software.
Aflac’s Japan Breach Exposed 4.38 Million Customers — And It’s Not the First Time
Aflac Japan’s systems were breached between June 15–25, 2026, exposing personal and bank data for over four million policyholders — a chilling repeat of last year’s incident.
Beyond the Numbers: Lessons from a 322-Day Odyssey
An analytical look at the operational reality and physiological tax of a 322-day stay in space, highlighting expeditions, spacewalks, and preparing for future Mars exploration.
Your Brain Didn't Sign Up for This: Why Cities and Screens Are Making Us Sick
Mental health crises aren't personal failures—they're the result of environments that hijack our ancient survival wiring. Here's how to fix the systems, not the people.
The One-Second Sync: How Mother-Child Turn-Taking Predicts Childhood ADHD
A 2026 PLOS ONE study using ALSPAC cohort data found that slower maternal vocal response times to 12-month-old infants' babbles predict higher odds of ADHD and disruptive behavior disorders by age 7, with a 17% odds reduction per 10% increase in sub-second response probability.
Why Women’s Fear Memories Are Built Differently — And Why It Matters
A Virginia Tech study identifies K27 polyubiquitination — a molecular tag exclusive to the female hippocampus during fear memory formation — as the biological mechanism behind why women are twice as likely to develop PTSD after trauma.
The Internet Has Rendered Many Services Both Free and Worthless: Patients Now Expect Things from Psychotherapists Such as...
How internet culture has devalued professional services, creating unrealistic expectations for free consultations and instant access — including impacts on therapy, healthcare, legal advice, and other professional relationships.