The American Abyss

New research reveals surprising truths about why some work groups thrive and others falter.

«The researchers eventually concluded that what distinguished the ‘‘good’’ teams from the dysfunctional groups was how teammates treated one another.»

Take control of your time at work. We’ll outline productivity techniques that can be adapted to your personality and working style.

«Your ability to get things done depends on how well you can focus on one task at a time, whether it’s for five minutes or an hour.»

New research suggests climate change will cause humans to move in unprecedented numbers. The Times Magazine partnered with ProPublica and data scientists to understand how.

Nations have started making progress on climate change. But we’re still on track for dangerous warming unless those efforts accelerate drastically.

We’re in a golden age of progress in artificial intelligence. It’s time to start taking its potential and risks seriously.

To those who say anger is destructive or pointless: Not so! Getting angry spurs and sustains us to take action for justice

The US’s history of racism is fertile ground for fascism. Attacks on the courts, education, voting rights and women’s rights are steps to toppling democracy

«Though fascism involves disregard for human life, not all fascists are genocidal. Even Nazi Germany turned to genocide only relatively late in the regime’s rule.»

It’s a good sign for the Democratic Party that Elon Musk doesn’t want to be a member.

The great “convergence” of the mid-20th century may have been an anomaly.

Our democracies are already gamified. Our goal should be to do it better.