The last two years have radically changed the way we work — producing winners, losers, and a lot of surprises.
How much can you tell about someone from the first few seconds of a Zoom call? What did Stephen think of Angie when he first met her? And: a special message to babies from the future.
The primatologist discusses the thrill of observing chimpanzees in the wild, the value of challenging orthodoxy, and why dying is her next great adventure.
Time is precious. How can doctors and patients make the best use of it — especially when there isn’t much left?
How does comparing yourself to others affect your well-being? What do you do when there’s no one left to blame? And should we all just move to Finland?
Can a clever new study shed light on one of parenting’s most elusive and contentious questions?
It was supposed to boost prosperity and democracy at the same time. What really happened? According to the legal scholar Anthea Roberts, it depends which story you believe.
What’s the purpose of profanity? Why is cursing on the rise? And will Angela finally swear off swearing?
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