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The competition among top AI models is transforming how we work, create, and communicate. However, as these systems become smarter and more accessible, new questions arise about cost, sustainability, and responsible development in a rapidly evolving landscape.
By: Sharon Kumar
The growing emergence of diseases from animals suggests that we need to rethink our reliance on animals as a food source.
By: Vicky Bond
A state where schools experienced deep adversities before COVID-19 shows the nation a pathway forward.
By: Jeff Bryant
From pigs executed for murder to rats defended in court, medieval legal systems once put animals and even objects on trial—revealing how law has long been used to impose order on a world that can seem chaotic and unpredictable.
From Arthurian epics to submerged cities, Lyonesse shows how folklore and history intertwine to shape a region’s cultural identity.
By: Samantha Sudol
Photographs documenting social, ecological, and economic struggles expose hidden truths, counter societal amnesia, and inspire action toward a more just future.
By: Orin Langelle
Wilde the oscar fish spent 12 agonizing years in a tiny, toxic tank at a car dealership—a cruel fate shared by countless tropical fish sold as “decorations.”
By: Cameron Edwards
Sand tiger sharks, often feared for their appearance, are surprisingly nonaggressive and face grave threats from humans; new research helps track their populations, behavior, and reproduction along the U.S. East Coast.
The #LetUsBreathe Collective offers a hub for art, activism, and healing to those impacted by mass incarceration.
By: Damon Orion
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s AORTA helps organizations restructure for greater equity.
By: Damon Orion
