Commentary / World Nov 19, 2019
Warmer winters won't mean fewer deaths
Temperature isn't the only reason mortality spikes from December to March.
Peter R. Orszag
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Commentary / World Jul 15, 2018
Why productivity isn't keeping up with technology
Finally, a viable theory that could put a vigorous debate to rest.
Commentary / World Apr 24, 2018
As kids spend more time indoors, their vision suffers
One factor associated with higher rates of myopia turns out to be education. The rise is especially stark in Asia.
Commentary / World Sep 12, 2015
Uncle Sam wants you — to quit smoking
Smoking rates are dropping among U.S. military personnel — but at a distressingly slower pace than in the general population.