Americans love new technology, from reusable rockets to robotic microsurgery. So, why is there so much opposition to new technologies that can replace traditional cigarettes with a product far less harmful? That was one of the questions at the recent Nicotine & Tobacco Science Conference ...
As Veterans Day approaches, the military is concerned about a growing recruitment crisis. Survey after survey reveals young people aren’t inspired by military service. Ironically, decades of sky-high military spending — and the endless war it enabled — may have much to do with that. ...
Only 1 percent of Americans serve in our nation’s military. It should be unsurprising that many don’t understand military service, the types of jobs it offers, the way of life, and the long-term opportunities it provides. One common misconception is that there is no future in the military ...
The political landscape in the United States has been marked by an alarming level of divisiveness and inappropriate behavior by candidates and political leaders. This environment not only undermines the principles of democracy but also places an undue burden on our military. Promoting the idea ...
The renewable energy revolution is happening, but it is running too slow. Renewables set a record in 2023 with 473 gigawatts added. Yet, we need to triple capacity by 2030 to stay aligned with the Paris Agreement. While renewables are overtaking fossil fuels and nuclear as the primary ...
You may have heard, “Inflation is cooling!” This is welcome news to families struggling to pay for food, rent and utilities. Finally, now they can make it to the end of the month without skipping some essentials or reluctantly digging out that credit card. They might even be able to ...
