Colorful blades and bubble curtains: How to design a wildlife-friendly wind turbine

Wind turbines can harm animals like bats, birds, and sea creatures. But these design innovations are helping wind power and wildlife coexist.

Wind power is one of the fastest-growing and most affordable sources of electricity in the United States. Last year, the industry set a record for the global installation of new wind capacity. That’s good news for the climate. But what about for nature?

5 ways leaders can improve emotional fitness

Emotional fitness makes you better prepared for the pressure, stress, and challenge of leading.

Emotional fitness is measured by the quality of our relationship with uncertainty. It is a psychological preparedness for the pressures, stresses, and challenges our professional and personal lives inevitably bring.  

Someday your jeans could be grown in a greenhouse down the street

Dutch denim label G-Star Raw partnered with researchers to grow cotton for denim in a greenhouse. It might be the future of fashion.

Over the past few years, Patagonia, Citizens of Humanity, and Christy Dawn have started sourcing cotton from farms that use regenerative agriculture methods. But soon, sustainable fashion brands might also consider cotton from another source: a greenhouse. Dutch brand G-Star Raw wants to turn this into a reality.

Carpe DM: How new sites are monetizing our parasocial relationships

New platforms like Fanfix and Passes are profiting from ‘intimate’ bonds between creators and fans.

It’s 1 a.m., and my Fanfix inbox has lit up with a notification from one of the influencers I follow. “hey babe, are you busy? do you have time for me? we can chit chat :).”

How to survive a toxic boss, step-by-step

Make an exit plan, rebuild your confidence, and lean on your community to get through this difficult time in your career.

Throughout the course of my career, I have worked for a handful of toxic bosses. In one instance, I saw the red flags immediately, started interviewing, and moved on quickly. In another instance, I thought I could outwork the toxic boss. But I didn’t realize that the more impact I made at work, the more that would make me a target for his bullying. I stayed too long...

Mio’s maximalist rebrand speaks to how the beverage industry is evolving

Hydration is a lifestyle, a health benefit, a vibe. It’s about everything but plain ol’ water.

Plain water might be boring, but liquid beverage company Mio is out to prove to Stanley cup-toting Gen Z “beverage girlies” that they can get more from their water with a splashy, colorful rebrand.

NYC, LA, and DC are at high risk for GenAI-fueled civil unrest. Here’s what’s being done about it

These cities aren’t only wellsprings for social movements—they represent some of the biggest business, financial, and political hubs in the world. 

Every technology introduces its fair share of rewards—and risks. Credit cards have exacerbated financial fraud, cloud computing scaled data security concerns, and biometrics have intensified fears of surveillance. 

The 15 Most Unforgettable Looks From Cannes

The festival is over, but the style is here to stay.

As Interest in Clean Energy Grows, Saudi Arabia Eyes a Future Beyond Oil

The kingdom is trying to juggle its still-vital petroleum industry with alternative energy sources like wind and solar as it faces pressure to lower carbon emissions.

Ancient Skull With Brain Cancer Preserves Clues to Egyptian Medicine

Cuts in the cranium, which is more than 4,000 years old, hint that people in the ancient civilization attempted to treat a scourge that persists today.

Hold the French Fries! Paris Olympics Chart a New Gastronomic Course.

The environment will come first as France tries to revitalize the global image of its cuisine.

For Some Families of Color, a Painful Fight for a Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis

Universal screenings for the inherited disease promised to get babies diagnosed and treated sooner. But they still miss some children of color.

How We’ve Lost Our Moorings as a Society

Our society is losing sight of qualities that kept America strong, like responsibility and civility but also the capacity to feel shame.

There’s a Reason Most People Aren’t Following the New York Trump Trial

Voters recognize that it’s a misguided attempt to settle the 2024 election.

In Florida, Democrats Hope Abortion Will Revive Their Fortunes

They may not win the state in the Electoral College, but Democrats may improve their chances in the statehouse.

America’s Military Is Not Prepared for War — or Peace

The U.S. military is not sized or equipped to deal with new global threats.

A Show That Makes Young Japanese Pine for the ‘Inappropriate’ 1980s

A surprise television hit, now on Netflix, has people talking about what Japan has lost with today’s changed sensibilities.

Can South Africa’s Opposition Parties Break Through?

A record 51 parties are competing to unseat the long-ruling African National Congress in the national election on Wednesday. Here’s why it won’t be easy.

South Africa’s Black Elites Sour on the President They Championed

In pivotal elections on Wednesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa and his African National Congress party are struggling to keep the support of Black middle- and upper-class voters.

Justice Alito’s Wife Has Managed to Avoid the Spotlight Until Now

Martha-Ann Alito has built a limited public life since moving to Washington that has mainly centered on apolitical projects and charity work.