This Is Where Rain From Florence Could Trigger Big Inland Floods
Parts of the Carolinas could get more than 40 inches of rain. That threatens flooding a long way from the coast.
Here Is The Latest Predicted Path For Hurricane Florence
The forecast is from the National Hurricane Center and is updated every 3 hours.
Russian Trolls Swarmed The Charlottesville March — Then Twitter Cracked Down
A BuzzFeed News analysis shows that Russian accounts blamed the violence on the "antifa" and backed Trump all the way. Then most of them abruptly went silent — presumably banned by Twitter.
In A Dramatic Vote, Psychologists Have Rejected A Plan To Allow Work With Terror Suspects
After an emotional fight, the American Psychological Association has decided not to let its members back into sites where the US military conducts interrogations.
Celebrity Scientist Lawrence Krauss Grabbed A Woman’s Breast, University Finds
The famous physicist and skeptic violated Arizona State University’s sexual harassment policies.
Facing Harassment Allegations, Physicist Lawrence Krauss Will No Longer Lead The Prestigious Program He Founded At ASU
The Arizona State University professor has been accused of inappropriate behavior spanning more than a decade.
How A Booming Population And Climate Change Made California’s Wildfires Worse Than Ever
Across most of California, human activities and infrastructure — like campfires, arson, electrical equipment, and power lines — start the vast majority of fires.
Psychologists Are In A Nasty Fight About A Report On Torture
The American Psychological Association is at war — again — over its members’ role at sites where the military holds terrorist suspects.
No, DNA Testing Kits Won’t Solve The Crisis Of Separated Immigrant Families
Immigration advocates said these efforts, however well-intentioned, are mostly unnecessary.
An Elite Science Group Is Giving Advice On Preventing Sexual Harassment — But Hasn’t Gotten Rid Of Its Own Harassers
A report from the National Academy of Sciences says universities are failing on sexual harassment. Critics say it should look in the mirror.
A Double Murder From 1987 Was Just Solved Thanks To The Genealogy Website Used For The Golden State Killer
“The significant matches were at about the second cousin level,” the genealogist on the case said.
DNA Data From 100 Crime Scenes Has Been Uploaded To A Genealogy Website — Just Like The Golden State Killer
“I think there is going to be press around this very soon,” a company scientist told BuzzFeed News.
A New Law Would Give More Money For Prosecuting Cold Cases Like The Golden State Killer
The Justice Served Act, which just passed in the House, says that at least 5% of federal money set aside for testing rape kits should go toward prosecuting cold cases.
Hollywood’s Academy Expelled Harvey Weinstein. But The National Academy Of Sciences Hasn’t Ousted Sexual Harassers.
A petition with 1,000 signatures is calling for the National Academy of Sciences to oust members for sexual misconduct.
Cops Forced A Company To Share A Customer’s Identity For The Golden State Killer Investigation
The case raises questions about whether DNA testing companies will hand over more customer information to law enforcement.
A Leading Political Scientist Used An Academic Journal To Deny Allegations of Sexual Harassment. Now He’s Resigned As Its Editor.
William Jacoby ignited a firestorm by using his position as a journal editor to dismiss allegations of sexual harassment. “That’s kind of a power play,” said one of his accusers.
This Firebrand Atheist Was Just Fired After Allegations Of Financial Conflicts And Sexual Assault
David Silverman raised the profile of American Atheists through billboard campaigns that mimicked the tactics of the evangelicals whose message he opposed. Now he stands accused of financial conflicts and sexual misconduct.
University Puts Physicist Lawrence Krauss On Paid Leave While It Investigates Sexual Harassment Allegations
On Tuesday, Arizona State University said that professor Lawrence Krauss is banned from campus while the school investigates allegations revealed in a BuzzFeed News article. The announcement followed Krauss’s resignation from the elite “Doomsday Clock” group.
Leading Skeptic Group Suspends Ties To Physicist Lawrence Krauss After Sexual Harassment Scandal
The Center for Inquiry has distanced itself from star speaker Lawrence Krauss “pending further information,” 11 days after BuzzFeed News revealed a long history of accusations against him.
Facing Sexual Harassment Allegations, Physicist Lawrence Krauss Will Not Appear At Several Events
At least three of Lawrence Krauss’s speaking engagements have been canceled after BuzzFeed News revealed a string of sexual harassment allegations against him.