The completion of the Human Genome Project in 2003 marked a turning point in medicine, sparking widespread optimism about a future where diseases could be predicted, prevented, and treated with ...

It is a double-edged sword. As the planet heats up, more of us are turning up and turning to air conditioning to keep us cool. The trouble is that, as well as consuming vast amounts of electricity, AC ...

Matthew Elgut prays that future generations will be better off than his — but doesn't think it's likely. The 45-year-old Shoreham father of two says the threats of climate change and a possible mass ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Center for American Progress released a framework for how the United States can build a 100 Percent Clean Future through an approach that ensures good-paying jobs and a ...

Louisiana 2050: Rising sea levels will upend life and bring new risk to the state over the next few decades. Environmental reporter Mike Smith talked to people on the frontlines of Louisiana coastal ...

The year 2050 is still decades away, but it's not too early to start planning for a mid-century retirement. Understanding how much you will need to retire by 2050 depends on a range of factors, ...

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said while her city may be experiencing challenging times, she’s bullish on its future. Bowser kicked off the District’s work on D.C. 2050, the comprehensive plan that is ...

Leonardtown, Md. — St. Mary’s County Government released the first draft of its long-range Comprehensive Plan, titled St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow, and opened a 45-day public review and ...