Stories tagged: "science"


President Trump has openly declared his hatred of windmills—but while his arguments have no basis in scientific reality, they mask a deeper failure of his administration to address climate change or embrace science.
Does Trump Want Birds to Live or Die? An Investigation Into Windmills, Windows, and Avian Death

Trump's recent ramblings about birds, windows, and windmills might seem funny at first—but they highlight the president's climate change denial and dismissal of science.

WATCH: SpaceX Launches Astronauts Into Orbit From U.S. Soil for the First Time Since 2011

This is SpaceX’s first-ever crewed mission in the company’s 18-year history and the first launch from U.S. soil since 2011. The first launch attempt on May 27 was scrubbed due to weather.

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How Do You Factually Inform the Public Without Pissing Off Trump?

Besides being asked to provide updates on the spread of the virus and best practices for combating it, the doctors find themselves drawn into Trump's efforts to provide a positive take on his handling of the pandemic.