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
11/27/2023
Progress in 5 Minutes: Psychedelics to the rescue
Long-overdue research about, legalization of, and enthusiasm for therapeutic psychedelics are spreading.
11/16/2023
What Could Go Right? Baby knowledge boom
Could we save the lives of 1,000 mothers and babies each day by 2030?
10/05/2023
What Could Go Right? Natural disasters are much less disastrous
We’re better at dealing with them, and fewer people are dying as a result.
09/21/2023
What Could Go Right? Gen Z is a generation of optimists
Their positivity is surprising, given their mental health struggles.
09/14/2023
What Could Go Right? As safe as taking a walk
On the miracle of modern aviation, from hijackings to accessibility
07/27/2023
What Could Go Right? The end of AIDS
Dramatic progress in sub-Saharan Africa means it could be possible, soon.
07/20/2023
What Could Go Right? Massive poverty drop
New data show that the change since 2000 is in the hundreds of millions.
07/13/2023
What Could Go Right? America ain’t so bad
Dropping emissions, free diapers, and tiny homes for veterans are just a handful of good things happening in the United States right now.
06/23/2023
Opinion: Suddenly, It Looks Like We’re in a Golden Age for Medicine
We may be on the cusp of an era of astonishing innovation — the limits of which aren’t even clear yet.
06/21/2023
Belize certified malaria-free by WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Belize as malaria-free, following the country’s over 70 years of continued efforts to stamp out the disease.
06/29/2023
What Could Go Right? AI everywhere
Plus, wins for pregnant women and women who don’t want to get pregnant.
06/15/2023
