The Brutalist Report

The Conversation

• Potential signs of life on distant planets sound exciting – but confirmation can take years [3d]
• Why is water wet? [3d]
• Perseverance doesn’t always pay off for companies – sometimes it’s better to ‘fail fast’ [3d]
• Donkeys are a symbol of endurance for Palestinians – they are also a target of settler violence and care [3d]
• Texas proposes Bible readings for K-12 students, reigniting century-old legal battle over their place in public schools [3d]
• America’s founding promise of religious freedom has long coexisted with prejudice, even as many Christians have worked to confront it [3d]
• Older Americans who vote live longer than those who don’t – new research [3d]
• Sora’s downfall signals broader problems with AI’s creative utility [3d]