Monthly Archives: July 2026

Why nutritionists say you should eat more tinned fish Sardines, salmon, mackerel, and other canned fish pack in a ton of essential nutrients—and there are simple ways to add them to your diet. Tinned fish can be a great source … Continue reading →

40 years of burgernomics What the Big Mac index reveals about a global currency beef It highlights economic problems—and helps explain how to solve them Locked in a vault near Paris, ensconced in three bell jars, sits a small cylinder … Continue reading →

The Cities That Said Yes to Drugs Policies that gave addicts clean needles and places to use drugs were intended to reduce harm. They created a “zombie apocalypse.” By Michael Powell July 30, 2026, THE ATLANTIC Late last year, I walked … Continue reading →

Breast implant removal is more popular than ever. Why? Health concerns like “breast implant illness” are only one part of the story. The trend suggests a new interplay between American social status, fashion, and breast size. According to the American Society … Continue reading →

Science is pushing back on the hype over cold plunges Can an ice bath really help you lose weight, keep you mentally sharp, and speed up your post-workout recovery? Mounting research is throwing water on those claims. Cold plunges can … Continue reading →

What’s the healthiest type of milk? Here’s how they compare. Whole milk. Skim. Coconut milk. Soy. We asked experts to help make sense of the explosion of choices in your grocery aisle. The nutrients in one cup of milk can … Continue reading →

How History Classes Helped Create a ‘Post-Truth’ America The author of Lies My Teacher Told Me discusses how schools’ flawed approach to teaching the country’s past affects its civic health. By Alia Wong Glasshouse Images / Getty August 2, 2018 THE ATLANTIC In … Continue reading →

The Great Cousin Decline Families are shrinking. But the weirdest family role is a vital one. By Faith Hill Stella Blackmon December 19, 2023 THE ATLANTIC Perhaps you’ve heard: Americans are having fewer children, on average, than they used to, and that … Continue reading →

Why traditional career advice is failing Gen Z Don’t follow your dreams. Try this instead Photograph: Reuters Jul 23rd 2026|ECONOMIST 80,000 Hours. By Benjamin Todd. Harmony; 384 pages; $22. Cornerstone Press; £22 How to Start. By Jodi Kantor. Little, Brown; 112 pages; $25. … Continue reading →

Does SpaceX’s plan for a data centre in space add up? It’s less crazy than you think Illustration: Ben Hickey Jul 22nd 2026|ECONOMIST  With every passing day, it seems like a slightly less crazy idea to put data centres into space. … Continue reading →