Daily Archives: December 18, 2025

Magazines, Research, Reviews, Science

SCIENCE MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 18, 2025

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SCIENCE MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘2025 Breakthrough of the Year’…

Good morning, sunshine

The seemingly unstoppable growth of renewable energy is Science’s 2025 Breakthrough of the Year

The green giant

Images of China’s clean energy infrastructure reveal a transformation of unmatched scale and speed

Seafloor telecom cable turned into giant earthquake detector

Dense seismic array more than 4000 kilometers long promises new views of Earth’s interior

New materials could supercharge computer memory chips

Ferroelectrics could bolster “flash” memory in AI data centers and autonomous robots

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Culture, Education, Magazines, Opinion, Politics

HARVARD MAGAZINE – JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2026

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Cover of Harvard Magazine featuring turbulent ocean waves and the text "Food for Thought."

HARVARD MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Food For Thought’ – Why a Victorian-era case of cannibalism at sea still captivates Harvard students…

The 1884 Cannibalism-at-Sea Case That Still Has Harvard Talking

The Queen v. Dudley and Stephens changed the course of legal history. Here’s why it’s been fodder for countless classroom debates. by Adam S. Cohen

Getting to Mars (for Real)

Humans have been dreaming of living on the Red Planet for decades. Harvard researchers are on the case. by Olivia Farrar

Is Ultraprocessed Food Really That Bad?

A Harvard professor challenges conventional wisdom. 

Regenerative Biology’s Baby Steps

What axolotl salamanders could teach us about limb regrowth

Business, Finance, Magazines, Opinion, Politics, Reviews

THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE – DECEMBER 20, 2025 PREVIEW

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THE ECONOMIST MAGAZINE: The latest issue features ‘Holiday double issue’

China proved its strengths in 2025—and Donald Trump helped

It was a good year for Xi Jinping

Two months in, the Gaza ceasefire is floundering

The consequences will ripple beyond the Middle East

The Economist’s country of the year for 2025

Which country improved the most this year?

What Novo Nordisk, OpenAI and Pop Mart have in common

All three have suffered the curse of overnight success

News, Newspapers, Opinion, Politics

THE NEW YORK TIMES – THURSDAY, DEC. 18, 2025

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U.S. Inflation Unexpectedly Slowed to 2.7% in November

The latest Consumer Price Index was below what economists had expected and likely reflects distortions caused by the government shutdown.

European Leaders Face Off Over Whether to Tap Russian Frozen Assets for Ukraine

The European Council convened on Thursday, and at stake is a contentious deal to back Ukraine and its war effort. The final decision is a major test of Europe’s ability to support Ukraine.

A Bellicose Trump Points Fingers in Defending Record on Economy

In an 18-minute address, President Trump said the economy was booming despite the public’s consistent concerns about prices. Here are six takeaways.

‘Don’s Best Friend’: How Epstein and Trump Bonded Over the Pursuit of Women

Documents and interviews reveal a complicated relationship in which chasing women was a game of ego and dominance, and female bodies were currency.