Before the Tumor
MEDICINE · HOSPITALS
October 2, 2025
The infusion chairs at UMass
Memorial face a wall of
windows, and in late afternoon
the light turns the IV bags the
color of iced tea. A retired
school bus driver named Nancy…
The Story
Jobs, Power, No Light
DATA CENTERS · ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
September 22, 2025
Construction of Microsoft’s new
AI data center in Racine County
promises jobs and investment
but raises concerns.
The Hum
GRID · ENERGY · DATA CENTERS
September 17, 2025
Rising demand from data centers
driven by AI and cryptocurrency
strains the U.S. power grid,
exposing weaknesses.
The Blue Light Archives
LAW AND COURTS · POLITICAL POWER
September 10, 2025
Surveillance technologies,
including facial recognition
and location tracking, are
increasingly used by U.S. law…
Dispatch from 2040: The Jobs
We Need
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE · LABOR
September 8, 2025
The article envisions the
workforce of 2040, emphasizing
roles that prioritize human…
King By Loophole
WHITE HOUSE · POLITICAL POWER
September 4, 2025
The article compares the Trump
administration’s use of
executive orders, election
interference, military…
My Dog Is Smarter Than ChatGPT
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
September 1, 2025
The piece contrasts the
adaptive curiosity of a dog
with the fact-based responses…
Ignition
CLEAN ENERGY · CLIMATE CHANGE · NUCLEAR
August 7, 2025
On December 5, 2022,
researchers in Livermore,
California, achieved controlled
nuclear fusion, producing more
energy than consumed.
Skills in the AI Age
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE · LABOR · TECH
July 31, 2025
As artificial intelligence
reshapes the workforce,
universities face mounting
pressure to overhaul curricula…