The artist’s fascination with flight extended to questions of ingenuity, freedom, technological progress, and the ...

Nearly 80 years ago, a report appeared on President Harry Truman’s desk requesting a 1,400% increase in federal funding for ...

What can exploration of the universe’s extremities teach us about home and ourselves? Richelle Ellis shares how art can help ...

The leader of the American Association of Community Colleges makes the case for these essential institutions as anchors of ...

Social media acts more like a funhouse mirror that creates a distorted reflection of society,” argues Jay Van Bavel.

Join Issues’ Open Editorial Meeting, “Making Sense of Biosecurity in the Age of AI,” with Edward H. You and Sonia Ben ...

For several years, photographer Jamey Stillings has been documenting renewable energy projects. From high in the sky and on ...

A new publication aims to train young scientists to act responsibly and ethically, be good stewards of public funding and trust, and navigate the broader responsibilities that come with being a ...

Communities are increasingly unsatisfied with blanket promises of jobs and economic growth when considering the siting of data centers nearby. Unlike the factories of past industrial eras, data ...

As more communities face threats from rising sea levels and climate-induced flooding, a rich 140-year history of relocation projects offers valuable insights. As communities across the United States ...

The CHIPS and Science Act advances equity by codifying an underserved group, but more must be done to correct the effects of skewed research funding. The CHIPS and Science Act, which became law in ...

In “Escaping AI’s Measurement Trap” (Issues, Summer 2026), Urs Gasser, Viktor Mayer-Schönberger, and Fabienne Marco make a compelling case that governance of artificial intelligence faces a problem.