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Why this photo of planetary debris is unlike anything seen before Fomalhaut is one of the brightest stars in the night sky—and the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed belts of material orbiting the star in stunning detail. Three nested, … Continue reading →

The antibiotics crisis Western firms are becoming interested in a Soviet medicine “Phage therapy” aims to use viruses to cure bacterial infections May 3rd 2023 | TBILISI ECONOMIST  It was on the golf course that Barry Rud first noticed something was seriously wrong. … Continue reading →

Should You Eat More Protein? Danny Kim for TIME By Kari Sonde January 13, 2025 10:42 AM EST TIME  Scroll through TikTok or Instagram and you’ll be inundated with protein-centric recipes. Maximizing protein is a huge trend right now on social … Continue reading →

The Taliban in Afghanistan The Taliban returned to power in Afghanistan in 2021, twenty years after their ouster by U.S. troops. Under their harsh rule, they have cracked down on women’s rights and neglected basic services. Taliban fighters hold a … Continue reading →

Survivor nation As Israel turns 75, its biggest threats now come from within The country needs a new political settlement that diminishes the power of extremists Apr 27th 2023 ECONOMIST  As israel marks its 75th anniversary, take a moment to admire … Continue reading →

Kosovo wants to decide its future—but will history hold it back? This small Balkan country won its independence from Serbia 15 years ago, but still waits for justice for wartime victims and global recognition as a new nation. As the … Continue reading →

  Radioactive dogs? What we can learn from Chernobyl’s strays They’ve lived and bred inside the Exclusion Zone for generations—and scientists believe their DNA may transform our knowledge about the effects of radiation. On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear … Continue reading →

April 26-May 2, 2023 Observations 1. People. Like most everywhere, Tanzanians are extremely nice and all too ready to help with advice or directions. English can be sporadic and many speak little or none. I downloaded Swahili on Google Translate … Continue reading →

Centuries-old cypresses, planted by royal decree, still line miles of the Shu Roads in the lush hills of northern Sichuan. The roads were built about the same time as the Romans built the Appian Way. PHOTOGRAPH BY PAUL SALOPEK ​This … Continue reading →

Why is Sudan on the brink of civil war, again? The country is especially prone to civil war and coups Apr 18th 2023 ECONOMIST  On April 5th Khartoum, Sudan’s capital, and much of the rest of the country were engulfed … Continue reading →