Dengue Fever Is Soaring Worldwide- What to Know and How to Protect Yourself
Governments and public health experts around the world are sounding the alarm about the record-high spread of one of the most notorious—and incurable—diseases, which about half the…
Read moreHow to Watch the Geminid Meteor Shower
Harvard astronomer Fred Whipple thought he did not have much to show for his night’s labors on Oct. 11, 1983. Yes, working with NASA’s Infrared Astronomical Satellite,…
Read moreI Don’t Feel Safe Returning to Work During the Pandemic. What Should I Do-
Welcome to COVID Questions, TIME’s advice column. We’re trying to make living through the pandemic a little easier, with expert-backed answers to your toughest coronavirus-related dilemmas. While…
Read moreIt’s Time to Rethink Infrastructure
Click. The first thing we do in a dark room is reach for a light switch. The Nobel Prize-winning economist Amartya Sen argued that we want money—income…
Read moreHow Animals and Nature React to an Eclipse
Of all of the animals worth observing during a total solar eclipse, some of the most intriguing are humans. They stop what they’re doing; they stare skyward;…
Read morePublic Opinion About Gender Identity Is Increasingly Complex
Most Americans are in favor of policies that protect people who identify as transgender from discrimination. Most Americans also believe that trans individuals should be allowed to…
Read moreSigns of Life on Venus Hint at Biology Pretty Much Anywhere in the Universe
To go to Venus is to go to hell. One of the most brilliant and beautiful objects in the night sky, Venus is a near twin of…
Read moreDon’t Be Surprised If Your Doctor Starts Charging You for Email
Doctors are starting to charge for responding to email, and other offline tasks. Is it justified or just extra costs in an endless stream of medical bills?…
Read moreMeasure Has Fossil Fuel, Green Groups Collaborating
A rare coalition of energy companies, green groups and trade unions united this month to support a measure before Congress that helps fight greenhouse gas emissions by…
Read moreThe COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Global CO2 Emissions Didn’t Last Very Long
It’s awfully hard to find any upside in a global pandemic that’s sickened nearly 115 million people and killed more than 2.5 million. But throughout 2020, there…
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