Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Health
10/03/2024
What Could Go Right? Pesticide Bans Are Really Effective
They have prevented hundreds of thousands of suicides worldwide.
09/26/2024
What Could Go Right? A Century of Facial Repair
From copper masks to cutting-edge face transplants, the science of reconstructive surgery has come a long way.
09/19/2024
What Could Go Right? More Insurance, Less Violence
Two big American accomplishments are passing under the radar.
08/29/2024
What Could Go Right? Six Forgotten Stories of Resilience
Major events that once dominated our attention but have since receded into history
08/22/2024
What Could Go Right? Every Second Counts
Better early warning systems for weather and natural disasters are saving lives.
08/15/2024
What Could Go Right? Opioid Deaths Are Finally Falling
The first encouraging sign that the opioid crisis might be abating
08/01/2024
What Could Go Right? The Eradication of Guinea Worm Disease Is Close
2024 may be the first year with under 10 human cases.
05/23/2024
What Could Go Right? What Happened to Ebola?
There’s a reason why you haven’t heard about it in years.
04/18/2024
What Could Go Right? One Uninterrupted Decline
The pandemic spared even the most vulnerable of the world’s young children.
04/04/2024
What Could Go Right? Two Years Post-Roe
Abortion access is patchwork but has also held up better than expected.
03/21/2024
What Could Go Right? Two Things That Are Better than They Seem
If you were only going off of headlines
03/07/2024