W.H.O. Declares Global Emergency Over New Mpox Outbreak
The epidemic is concentrated in the Democratic Republic of Congo, but the virus has now appeared in a dozen other…
For Stonehenge’s Altar Stone, an Improbably Long Ancient Journey
A six-ton megalith at the heart of the archaeological site traveled more than 450 miles to get there, a new…
How to Prepare for a Marathon: Training Tips
Preparing to run 26.2 miles can be daunting. Here’s how to structure four months of training.When you cross the finish…
The Global Race to Control A.I.
We explore who is winning — and what could come next.Adam Satariano and As artificial intelligence advances, many nations are…
How Extreme Heat Is Threatening Education Progress Worldwide
Children today face many more extreme weather hazards that can undermine global gains in education.The continued burning of fossil fuels…
What to Know About Masks and Covid During Late Summer Travel
With U.S. Covid-19 cases at very high levels and new vaccines still several weeks away, we asked experts for their…
How the World’s Oldest Humpback Whale Has Survived Is a Mystery
Old Timer, a male first photographed in 1972, was spotted last month near Alaska, enduring in the Pacific Ocean while…
California A.I. Bill Causes Alarm in Silicon Valley
California state senator Scott Wiener wants to stop the creation of dangerous A.I. But critics say he is jumping the…
They All Got Mysterious Brain Diseases. They’re Fighting to Learn Why.
In late 2018, after an otherwise-normal Christmas holiday, Laurie Beatty started acting strange. An 81-year-old retired contractor, he grew unnaturally…
Debunking 2024 Health Trends: Pimple Patches, Dark Circle Creams and More
Apple cider vinegar, pimple patches, under-eye creams — do any of these actually work?About a decade ago, a massage therapist…