Weapons
Military spending around the world reached record highs last year, new data shows
New research shows that military spending grew for an eighth consecutive year in 2022 to an all-time high of $2,240 billion. Europe saw a sharp increase over the war in Ukraine. Meanwhile, China has expanded its reach, while the US wants to maintain its military superiority as the world’s largest military.
Space law hasn’t been changed since 1967 – but the UN aims to update laws and keep space peaceful
Activities in space today are far more numerous and complicated compared to 1967, before humans had landed on the moon or Elon Musk had even been born. Two experts explain the need for better laws to keep space peaceful.
Tear gas has been banned in warfare. Why do police still use it?
Despite its illegality in war, police use tear gas to control riots and disperse crowds all over the world. To understand why and how it’s still in use, host Marco Werman spoke with Jamil Dakwar, director of the ACLU’s human rights program.
Retracing paths that people first traversed while migrating to the Americas
When it comes to the first people arriving in the Americas during the Ice Age from Asia, Craig Childs says it is a “blank space” in the collective memory of most Americans. His newest book fills up that space with firsthand adventures and exploration.
