The Roots of an Epidemic
From apartheid labor policies to everyday sexism, socio-political issues influence the spread of TB disease and the effectiveness of health responses. To tackle the epidemic, we need systemic changes.
A Noxious Problem
Smog in cities and smoke in the home cause a huge range of short- and long-term health conditions. Why is the world’s biggest public health crisis only getting worse?
Postcards From a Supply Chain
A series that traces consumer goods back through the global shipping system to their source.
Beats: Disability
“Disable” is an active verb, and disability describes the social and environmental barriers that prevent access just as much as an individual body’s physical reality.
Beats: Health
Access to health care is as much a matter of public policy as it is the size of a person’s pocketbook; within a doctor’s office, many factors affect the quality of treatment.
Harvesting Water From the Air in Addis Ababa
The WarkaWater would bring fresh water to rural communities.
Serious Games Finally Find Their Fun
Games often struggle to marry play with purpose–but a new wave of indie titles hits the sweet spot.