NPR

So would a U.S. default really be that bad? Yes — And here's why

The debt ceiling debate can feel a little bit like Groundhog's day: Same drama, different year. And, of course, the same warnings everywhere: That a U.S. default would have catastrophic consequences ...
Popular Science

Without humans, what would happen to Earth?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. We don’t know how or why it happened–perhaps a particularly ...
Newsweek

What Would World War III Look Like?

Military experts gamed out for Newsweek how they see a potential World War III starting, including key players and the factors to watch as the world edges closer to the potential for major conflict.
Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

How a nuclear war would kill you

This summer, the New York City Emergency Management department released a new public service announcement on nuclear preparedness, instructing New Yorkers about what to do during a nuclear attack. The ...

Worst-Case Climate Scenario Would Irreversibly Damage Antarctica, Scientists Warn

A new study lays out the best- and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica. Which one becomes reality is entirely up to ...
CNBC

OpenAI in talks to raise funding that would value it at more than $100 billion

OpenAI is in talks to raise a funding round that would value the artificial intelligence startup at more than $100 billion, CNBC has learned. Thrive Capital would lead the round and would invest $1 ...
Time

How Far Trump Would Go

The former President, at Mar-a-Lago on April 12, is rallying the right at home and seeking common cause with autocratic leaders abroad. The former President, at Mar-a-Lago on April 12, is rallying the ...
Popular Science

What would happen to the human body moving at near lightspeed?

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In science fiction, spaceships moving at or beyond lightspeed ...
The Hill

How Congress would decide the presidency if there’s an Electoral College tie

A tie in the Electoral College in November is a very real possibility — and it could even end with a new President Trump and a new Vice President Harris sharing power. The odds are unprecedented in ...
The Conversation

If humans disappeared, what would happen to our dogs?

The authors do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
Polygon

Who Would Win Week

What to know Watch Tier Pressure, our high-impact ode to ranking stuff Vote in the final round of our Who Would Win Week tournament ‘Who Would Win?’ is a wonderful vice that must be enjoyed ...