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
11/01/2022
Op-ed: We need better rules around working in extreme heat
As we move into a climate-uncertain future, we should be considering policies that specify heat-related working conditions.
10/20/2022
What Could Go Right? At least it’s not October 2020 anymore
Not too long ago, we were still languishing in lockdowns. We take a look back on how far we have come in the past two years.
10/06/2022
What Could Go Right? The psychedelic renaissance
A surge of psychedelic research shows promising signs, and human composting catches on in the US
09/22/2022
Malawi Claims Victory Over Trachoma
Malawi has become the first country in southern Africa to eliminate trachoma, an eye disease responsible for blinding or visually impairing nearly two million people worldwide, a global charity said Thursday.
09/28/2022
A bionic pancreas could solve one of the biggest challenges of diabetes
The device uses an algorithm to calculate a meal’s carbohydrates, then automatically releases insulin, taking those burdens off the patient.
09/25/2022
New prosthetic arm surfing aid tested in Bristol
A new surfing tool that can help people with prosthetic arms take part in the sport is being tested.
09/23/2022
Cancer-killing virus shows promise in patients
A new type of cancer therapy that uses a common virus to infect and destroy harmful cells is showing big promise in early human trials, say UK scientists.
09/22/2022
Cancer deaths fall with new treatments and better screening
The decline in cancer deaths has accelerated in recent years, reaching a 2.3% annual drop every year between 2016 and 2019, according to the latest American Association for Cancer Research Cancer Progress report.
09/22/2022
What Could Go Right? Politics is pro wrestling
Bipartisan legislation, wealth accumulation, and the possible end of the pandemic
09/15/2022
What Could Go Right? Can we quit the 90s nostalgia?
The receipts have arrived: the world is demonstrably better off today than it was 30 years ago.
09/08/2022
What Could Go Right? How to save yourself from cynicism
A strategy for healthy engagement with current events. Plus, all your questions about electric cars, answered.
09/01/2022
