Death Has Two Timelines
Why promises like former President Jimmy Carter’s, to stay alive to vote one last time, have such appeal
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The Truth About Lithium Might Never Come Out
Longevity enthusiasts are microdosing a 19th-century cure-all. Are they onto something?
The Bird-Flu President
The virus is not going away, and Donald Trump or Kamala Harris will have no choice but to deal with it.
Understanding Desire in the Age of Ozempic
Many people who take GLP-1 drugs find that their cravings disappear. I went to a Buddhist monastery to try to understand why that doesn’t feel like enlightenment.
The GOP’s Tipping Point on Weed
Only four solidly red states have legalized marijuana. With Trump’s support, Florida may soon be the fifth.
Remember That DNA You Gave 23andMe?
The company is in trouble, and anyone who has spit into one of its test tubes should be concerned.
How Climate Change Is Killing Cities
We mourn glaciers and forests lost to climate change. Why not streets and sewers?
Who Should Get to Have Kids?
The fight over IVF is really about who can start a family.
The Logical Extreme of Anti-aging
The “baby Botox” boom was inevitable.
How to Save Outdoor Recess
Build more shade.