Countries with a skewed sex ratio at birth, because of a cultural preference for sons, are set to ‘lose’ another […]
Countries worldwide hit new records for virus cases, deaths
Ambulances filled with breathless patients lined up in Brazil as nations around the world set new records Thursday for COVID-19 […]
Bill Gates Says Rich Countries Should Eat 100% Synthetic Beef
Stick a fork in steak night, because Bill Gates wants you to fill up on fauxtein for the sake of […]
COVID vaccines: Rich countries have bought more than they need – here’s how they could be redistributed
In a number of wealthy countries, the number of COVID-19 vaccines ordered vastly exceeds what’s needed, while many poorer countries […]
New study reveals flaws in UK coronavirus testing system after comparison with other countries
A new research study comparing the UK’s COVID testing response to five other nations suggests the failure of NHS Test […]
Countries with weaker handwashing culture more exposed to COVID-19
Countries where people do not have a habit of washing their hands automatically tend to have a much higher exposure […]
New virus found in one-third of all countries may have coevolved with human lineage
In 2014, a virus called crAssphage that infects bacteria was discovered as part of the body’s intestinal environment. Now, a […]
What Are the Other Countries That Celebrate Thanksgiving Besides the United States?
Between the classic TV episodes, all the NFL football you can handle, and so many leftovers you’ll be eating turkey […]
These are the countries where people most often get tuberculosis
Tuberculosis around the world: Map reveals which countries have the highest rates of the deadly infection (so where does YOUR […]
Developed and developing: An outdated classification for countries?
Countries have traditionally been divided into two broad categories according to their capacity to innovate. Now, researchers reporting in PLOS […]