Have we fulfilled the promise of International Workers’ Day?
International Workers’ Day, or ‘May Day,’ originated in the 19th century. Since then, conditions for workers in a number of countries have vastly improved.
International Workers’ Day, or ‘May Day,’ originated in the 19th century. Since then, conditions for workers in a number of countries have vastly improved.
A number of places have hit upon ways to successfully curb gun violence – and other countries may want to make a close study of their experiences.
Experts say it's still just too early to be certain about the duration of immunity provided by COVID-19 vaccines. But we're learning more every day.
A growing body of evidence illustrates the ways social media has radicalized users around the world and resulted in violence. So what should be done about it?
The spread of deepfakes - tools to make people appear to do or say anything within the limits of one’s imagination - threatens our grip on reality.
Domestic vaccine development in places like Cuba could help address a "grotesque" inequity between rich and poor countries in terms of vaccine access.
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination comes after a tumultuous year of tragedy, protest, and some promising signs of change.
A steady stream of revelations about a desolate, forbidding region have helped build a stronger case for doing more to combat climate change.
A proposal for immunizing against malaria marks just one of the ways vaccine research amplified to blunt the pandemic might help vanquish other deadly maladies.
Three missions have reached the Red Planet in the past few weeks, and there’s perhaps never been a better time to establish inter-planetary prowess.
A number of countries have suffered life expectancy declines, a reversal of progress that's yet another sobering reminder of the pandemic’s deadly impact.
Herd immunity requires at least 60% of a population. This visualization tracks progress toward global COVID-19 vaccinations on a country-by-country basis.
The year may register in history books for the wrong reasons, but it could also trigger positive change. The World Economic Forum compiled a visual recap of 2020.
The feelings of fear and doubt many members of marginalized groups have when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines are built on a very real historical foundation.
Officials in countries fortunate enough to have secured large numbers of doses have been faced with the delicate question of who should receive them first.