Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Tag: gray zone

Welcome to the ‘gray zone’—home to nefarious international acts that fall...

Policy and military communities began using the term “gray zone” in the early 2010s to describe environments in which states pursue an advantage against a rival without crossing a line that would justify the use of overt force in response.

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The President of peace makes war on the planet

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The environmental and social impacts of fish farming and industrial aquaculture

Often promoted as sustainable, fish farming can increase pressure on wild fisheries, deepen global food inequities, and damage marine ecosystems.

Amazon deforestation falls to eight-year low as scientists warn gains remain fragile

Researchers credit stronger enforcement and environmental protections in Brazil while warning that fires, illegal logging, and political threats continue to endanger the rainforest.

Popular sugar substitute erythritol damages blood-brain barrier, elevating stroke risk

A new study shows how erythritol, a zero-calorie sugar alternative, directly damages human cells that comprise the blood-brain barrier.

Supreme Court preserves nationwide access to abortion pill mifepristone by mail

The justices' decision will block a previous ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, which would require patients to obtain the medication only in-person from a physician.