We thought the world would always get better. That we would achieve greater levels of well-being and happiness, and that it was natural for children to be better off than their parents. But after decades of progress, we are facing times of great uncertainty: it is difficult to imagine a future in a context of wars, populism and natural disasters. What is progress today? Is it still possible?
According to scientific evidence, more than 70% of progenitors display preferential treatment towards one of their kids — though only 10% admit to having a descendant of choice
An increase in the obese and overweight population, and the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, are among the factors that explain the trend
The clinical psychology professor has been working at the border for a decade, where he has witnessed all kinds of abuse and suffering. Now he is ‘very concerned of what’s to come’ under Trump’s second term
The co-founder of Free Gaza has been arrested more than 24 times and has dedicated her life to challenging the systemic injustice suffered by Palestinians
A Pakistani court ruling declared the arrangement orchestrated by her father from Barcelona and against her will illegal
Residents of the Nordelta gated community, built on a wetland, complain that the population of the species has tripled in just over three years
The planet is burning, whether from fires like the one that ravaged Los Angeles or from the clashes stoked by the far right
Celebrities like Iker Casillas have become meme fodder over supposed overuse of a 15-year-old internet feature
Historians warn of the complexity of competing against social networks and the popularity of far-right YouTubers
The researcher, a global liver damage expert, sounds the alarm over our limited awareness of the connection between drug consumption and rising death rates
The writer has published ‘Magic Pill,’ a book where based on his own experience with weight-loss drugs he embarks on a journey about the impact of these revolutionary treatments
An increasing number of people are turning to so-called psychobots — artificial intelligence tools with potential psychotherapeutic benefits. Some of these systems generate entirely unpredictable responses and mimic human qualities such as empathy and compassion
Psychedelic experiences, now in vogue among Silicon Valley’s elite, could be key tools for deconstructing men. But users and experts warn that the right attitude and supervision are necessary
The CEO of ‘The Atlantic’ — one of the most influential media outlets in the United States — runs non-stop. Not only in his professional career, but also in his sporting career. In 2021, he broke the 50-kilometer record for runners over 45-years-old. But above all, Thompson has been – and is – a journalist. And a good one, both from his laptop and from his role as a manager. He is also a detailed analyst of the media and its relationship with technology and AI
Not everything depends on our willpower, nor can we exist outside of the context in which we live. Accepting and confronting change, both individually and collectively, is challenging, but there is no other way forward
This online manipulation specialist has been subject to harassment for her work. She has published a book to explain how to deal with these challenges
The expert argues that more and more democratic systems are turning into autocracies, whereas in the second half of the 20th century, the reverse was happening
The Chilean-French expert leads Zero Mothers Die, a cellphone application that provides information to combat maternal and neonatal mortality in countries facing extreme poverty
During each jump into the void — at 52 miles per hour and from a height of 115 feet — Mexican divers defy death in front of tourists from all over the world
Tassos Stassopoulos travels the world photographing refrigerators in an attempt to understand what differentiates the rich from the poor and how consumer habits are changing in the much-examined emerging markets
The Albanian essayist warns of the risk of unintentionally slipping into a world war. She believes European political parties are failing to make a significant effort to redefine the concept of class in today’s world
If Musk can monetize the angst of teenage girls who hate their bodies, he will. It’s already happening
Perhaps we’re more sensitive to the suffering of others, but that’s hardly due to us being better people — and doesn’t give us the right to arrogantly judge the past
The British researcher defends the validity of his most famous theory, 30 years after formulating it. Despite social media, he explains that humans can only have a maximum of 150 friends
Hyperconnectivity, digital fatigue, and overworking due to ‘productivity paranoia’ are some of the key complaints raised by this work model
A significant milestone has been reached: the census reveals that 1,038,671 people born in Spanish-speaking countries in the Americas now reside in the region. Just 25 years ago, this number was only 81,552, highlighting the rapid pace of a wave that is reshaping the community
