What Do We Actually Know About the Microplastics Inside Us?

Pervasive plastic contamination and flawed analytical techniques have clouded the science on microplastics in the human body. In an interview, Australian scientist Cassandra Rauert, who built a plastic-free lab to study human exposure, explores the challenges for researchers.

Washington Law Says to Alert the Public When Doctors Are Accused of Misconduct. It Can Take Months.

In the case of Mark Mulholland, who was repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct, the board waited six weeks to announce that it had filed charges. He was allowed to keep seeing patients during that time, and one alleges he abused her in the interim.

Wall Street Wants to Change the Rules for Your 401. It Could Put Your Retirement at Risk.

Financial firms want a bigger piece of the $10 trillion in America’s 401 plans, and the Trump administration is planning a regulatory rollback to encourage less-regulated — and often riskier — investments.

The People Who Stood By Graham Platner — Until He Was Accused of Rape

Democratic strategist Adam Carlson backed Platner through all his other scandals. He says he shares the blame – but people are learning the wrong lessons.

Women are getting board seats, but not the corner office

Company board members are influential: they set business strategy, oversee how a firm is managed, and appoint or replace the chief executive and other

In the end, Kushner might bring Albanians closer to the EU

The largest anti-establishment movement in Albania’s post-Communist history has swept through the country, just as the Council of the EU praised the A

Europeans are discovering a culture of welcome in the USA

“Hercules, ” chants a Waffle House server to a Swedish tourist in the United States as he takes on 15 waffles. Soon, the whole diner is chanting along

Incentives Beat Threats: Europe’s Quiet Reform Breakthrough

NextGenerationEU exposed an awkward truth: governments reform faster when Brussels offers cash than when it threatens punishment.