A decade ago, it was already a crisis. But it feels like it’s getting worse.
Understanding birth control: No one-size-fits-all solution
Only a few decades ago, there weren’t many birth control choices available. Now, there are more options than ever, because there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for preventing unwanted pregnancy.
Scientists identify potential drug candidates for deadly pediatric leukemia
Scientists have shown that two existing drug candidates—JAK inhibitors and Mepron—hold potential as treatments for a deadly acute myeloid leukemia (AML) subtype that is more common in children.
Research highlights need for increased trauma-informed care in children
The high prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) in youth is an unaddressed public health threat, requiring a call to action for trauma-informed care—an approach that recognizes the biological, neurological, physiological, psychological, and psychosocial effects of trauma on the self, according to a new study published in the Journal of Pediatric Health Care.
French winemakers face devastation after worst weather in 30 years
One of France’s biggest export industries is facing a devastating blow after an unusually severe frost earlier this month damaged vineyards across the country, heaping pain on winemakers already reeling from the pandemic and US tariffs.
Afghans Wonder ‘What About Me?’ as US Troops Prepare to Withdraw
Many Afghans fear that without the umbrella of American protection, the country will be unable to preserve its modest gains toward democracy and women’s rights.
The Strangest Books in the World: Discover The Madman’s Library, a Captivating Compendium of Peculiar Books & Manuscripts
If you are a frequent reader of Open Culture, or the many blogs we tend to read — especially those concerned with the rare, unusual, and obscure — it’s likely you’ve encountered some of the books in The Madman’s Library, Edward Brooke-Hitching’s fantastic new volume of literary oddities. If not, you’re probably familiar with a few …
The best gaming monitors for 2021
Need a screen upgrade for the latest games? These are the best gaming monitors available today, for all sorts of budgets and with different features in mind.
Justin Bieber’s drug problem was so bad that bodyguards would check his pulse as he slept
Justin Bieber has opened up about his transformation from wild child to reformed character.
Eat like an astronaut (or a TikTok star) with these tortilla hacks
For astronauts aboard the International Space Station, sourdough is off-limits and whole wheat is out of bounds.