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Life Archive

Archives for April 2024

Even Better
Could bird flu cause a human pandemic?Could bird flu cause a human pandemic?
Even Better

Here’s what’s worrying experts right now about H5N1’s spread among dairy cows — and what isn’t.

By Keren Landman, MD
Culture
Harvey Weinstein’s overturned conviction, explained by a lawyerHarvey Weinstein’s overturned conviction, explained by a lawyer
Culture

A public defender on the judge at the first Weinstein trial: “He was behaving like a prosecutor.”

By Constance Grady
How anxiety became a catchall for every unpleasant emotion
Even Better

Here’s how to understand the difference between everyday anxiety and an anxiety disorder.

By Allie Volpe
Video
You need $500. How should you get it?You need $500. How should you get it?
Play
Video

The (bad) options for Americans facing an emergency expense.

By Coleman Lowndes and Marie Cascione
Even Better
4 tips for dealing with a ferocious allergy season4 tips for dealing with a ferocious allergy season
Even Better

Seasonal allergies making you miserable? Here’s what you need to know.

By Keren Landman, MD
The “feminist” case against having sex for fun
Politics

American conservatives are cozying up to British feminists who argue that the sexual revolution has hurt women.

By Eric Levitz
Future Perfect
Compassion is making a comeback in AmericaCompassion is making a comeback in America
Future Perfect

A decade ago, research showed a troubling dip in empathy. A new study provides more hope.

By Jamil Zaki
Even Better
Do you need to worry about “forever chemicals”?Do you need to worry about “forever chemicals”?
Even Better

A roadmap for PFAS risk, testing, and more.

By Keren Landman, MD
The unexpected joy of the Squirrel Census
Home Planet

How a neighborhood project to count squirrels bound me to my wild kin.

By Keren Landman, MD
I gave up meat and gained so much more
Home Planet

The delightful abundance of going vegan.

By Marina Bolotnikova and Christine Mi
The indoorsy person’s guide to the great outdoors
Home Planet

Nature is for everyone. Here’s how to enjoy it, no matter where you live.

By Benji Jones and Allie Volpe
Why couples are choosing cohabitation over marriage
Even Better

First comes love, then comes … moving in together.

By Allie Volpe
Today, Explained newsletter
Everything ends. Even Bluey.Everything ends. Even Bluey.
Today, Explained newsletter

Did you see a parent crying today? The brilliant kids’ TV show Bluey is why.

By Bryan Walsh
Sports
Caitlin Clark’s staggeringly low starting salary, briefly explainedCaitlin Clark’s staggeringly low starting salary, briefly explained
Sports

The WNBA draft puts pro basketball’s longstanding pay gap on stark display.

By Li Zhou
Supreme Court
The Supreme Court’s confusing new anti-trans decision, explainedThe Supreme Court’s confusing new anti-trans decision, explained
Supreme Court

The Court mostly reinstates Idaho’s ban on transgender health care for children.

By Ian Millhiser