Decoder: Why the coronavirus demands that we act
Most cases of the new coronavirus disease are mild. Those most at risk have underlying health conditions. Why all the…
Massacre haunts divided Caucasus amid shaky ceasefire
Azerbaijan blames Armenia for a massacre of civilians in the South Caucasus. Armenia denies the charge. Meanwhile, lasting peace proves…
Decoder: Managing public health crises like coronavirus
The World Heath Organization has declared the new coronavirus a global public health emergency. What does that mean? And what…
Decoder: Navigating the coronavirus headlines
Coronavirus headlines are taking readers on a roller coaster of fear, hope and confusion. Here are tips for telling what's…
Is Big Sugar trying to get you addicted to soda?
What's more harmful to your health -- sugar or fat? Is it most important to exercise? The answers can depend…
Decoder: Rising sea levels risk redrawing world’s maps
Sea levels are rising quickly due to global warming. If the trend continues — or accelerates — entire coastlines will…
Decoder: Superbugs, the world’s little-known silent killer
It's called one of the gravest medical threats to humankind. Imagine if a common infection meant certain death. Superbugs are…
Decoder: What is vaping and is it safe?
Vaping has exploded in popularity with young people. But the case against e-cigarettes — for smokers and non-smokers — is…
Decoder: How killer drones became key U.S. weapons
The U.S. used a drone, controlled from an Air Force base thousands of kilometers away, to kill Iran's top general.…
Decoder: Why protests in Latin America matter
Protests across Latin America target common complaints, including poverty and corruption, and offer lessons for much of the rest of…