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Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Transphobic Legislation is a Violation of Liberty

Historically, U.S. LGBTQIA+ citizens — especially transgender people — have been victims of hate crimes, systemic oppression and social ostracization. Some progress has been made toward legal and social equality in recent decades, but as President Donald Trump moves through his second term, transgender citizens are facing new legislative setbacks, going

Study shows antibiotics can alter stomach content for up to 8 years

Study shows antibiotics can alter stomach content for up to 8 years

By Stephen Beech Antibiotics can alter the contents of your stomach for up to eight years, according to new research. Even a single course of treatment with certain types of the prescription-only medicines may affect the composition of the community of bacteria living in the gut for several years,

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers

Universities survived Trump’s 2025 funding freeze, but the money still isn’t flowing to researchers

(EAST LANSING, MICH.) Several prominent universities, including Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania, made headlines in 2025 in a dizzying back-and-forth with the federal government. The Trump administration cut large amounts of research funding to universities. Some pushed back, and others hatched settlements to get the money

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?

Indie coffee shops are meant to counter corporate behemoths like Starbucks – so why do they all look the same?

Like many young, urban professionals, we run on coffee. We especially enjoy frequenting independently owned cafes that pride themselves on ethically sourced beverages, strong local ties and a hip aesthetic. They’re the kinds of places that sneer at the homogenization and predictability of Tim Hortons, Second Cup, Dunkin and

War on science | Opinion

Nearly 50% of Americans believe we are losing ground in scientific achievement worldwide, according to a recent Pew Research report. This comes on the heels of the Trump administration’s massive funding cuts in science, particularly in the areas of climate change, clean energy, and medicine. Historically, Americans have supported

1 in 3 think apocalypse will happen in their lifetime

1 in 3 think apocalypse will happen in their lifetime

By Stephen Beech One in three people believe the world will end within their lifetime, reveals new research. The study shows apocalyptic beliefs are no longer confined to the fringes of society - and they’re shaping how people respond to global threats, say scientists. Study lead author said Dr. Matthew

How to read health news with a critical eye: Spotting misleading medical headlines

How to read health news with a critical eye: Spotting misleading medical headlines

How to read health news with a critical eye: Spotting misleading medical headlines Have you ever been drawn in by an exciting medical headline, only to find the actual details were less impressive than you expected? Or wondered if dramatic research findings were exaggerated or misleading? You're not