A Question We Should All Be Asking

A Question We Should All Be Asking

When Earth Day was established 54 years ago, its focus was on preserving and protecting. In its early days, it addressed issues like air and water pollution, deforestation, nuclear testing and so forth. It was a “conservation” endeavor, not an “environmental” one....
Global Implications of the Conflict in Sudan

Global Implications of the Conflict in Sudan

Armed conflict broke out on April 15 between rival factions in the Sudanese military following disagreements between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and the military junta which controls the nation. The conflict began with attacks upon government facilities by...
What the Nose Knows

What the Nose Knows

Our sense of smell is a powerful thing, keen enough to save us from a smoky fire, attract us to an inviting meal, or even transport us to another time and place. The scent of baby powder can leave parents awash in memories of cuddles and giggles – and diaper changes,...
By the Way | The Luxury of Sadness

By the Way | The Luxury of Sadness

The question, I confess, caught me off-balance. I was in California recently to give the Castelfranco Lecture at the University of California, Davis. During lunch before the event with a small group of colleagues, I fell into conversation with a graduate student who...