Fake news is a pressing concern, but many authorities, including President Donald Trump, have turned it from an opportunity into an even graver problem. Fake news, rightly understood, describes a money-making site that casts itself as a news media outlet while it publishes wholly fabricated content. Already, the term has lost its meaning as it’s...
When politicians interfere with science, the scientific community tweets back. Many scientists have raised concerns about communication bans imposed on government agencies which affect researchers’ ability to discuss their work with the public. President Trump has already removed information about climate change from the White House’s website, and a spokesman for his transition team said...
I almost didn’t come to Hillsdale because I was afraid I couldn’t afford it. While Hillsdale is cheap compared to most private colleges, the total costs for the 2016-2017 academic year are almost $36,000. Even though other universities might cost closer to $50,000, that doesn’t negate the fact that $36,000 is a lot of money....
As humans have increasingly become entrenched in the miasma of science and realism, we have forgotten how we may be whimsical, lighthearted, and explorative. Gone are the days of running around and letting your imagination take you away to somewhere unseen even by the person standing two feet from you. Today we are told we...
Scientists believe they may have finally penetrated the mystique of the chimera. On Jan. 26, a collaborative research group from Spain and the U.S. reported the success of a four-year project: human cells growing alongside pig cells in a pig embryo. Scientists hope that a pig-human chimera will serve as a vehicle for organ-harvesting. Every...