Published inThe AtlanticHow a Well-Meaning Health Policy Created California’s Coronavirus NightmareThe state’s hyperefficient health-care system runs pretty well — unless a pandemic strikes.Jan 12, 2021Jan 12, 2021
Published inThe AtlanticThe Real Reason Americans Aren’t QuarantiningMany states have quarantine requirements for visitors, but only one really enforces them: Hawaii.Dec 8, 2020Dec 8, 2020
Published inThe AtlanticWhy Many White Men Love Trump’s Coronavirus ResponseMore than 80 percent of Republicans think Trump is doing a great job with the pandemic. Here’s why.Oct 29, 202022Oct 29, 202022
Published inThe AtlanticHow to Tell If Socializing Indoors Is SafeAs the weather gets colder, many Americans have no idea whether hanging out with other people inside is risky. That’s a big problem.Oct 12, 20201Oct 12, 20201
Published inThe AtlanticFrigid Offices Might Be Killing Women’s ProductivityAs their goosebumps have long suggested, women perform better on tests of cognitive function at toastier room temperaturesMay 22, 20193May 22, 20193
Published inThe AtlanticThe Coming Obsolescence of Animal MeatCompanies are racing to develop real chicken, fish, and beef that don’t require killing animals. Here’s what’s standing in their way.Apr 16, 20194Apr 16, 20194
Published inThe AtlanticInvisible Middlemen Are Slowing Down American Health CareNurses spend 16 hours on the phone, medications take months to arrive, and patients suffer as they waitApr 9, 2019Apr 9, 2019
Published inThe AtlanticAmericans Are Going Bankrupt From Getting SickDoctors’ bills play a role in 60 percent of personal-bankruptcy filingsMar 15, 20193Mar 15, 20193
Published inThe AtlanticWhy So Many Americans Are Turning to BuddhismThe ancient Eastern religion is helping Westerners with very modern mental-health problemsMar 7, 201917Mar 7, 201917
Published inCityLabWhy So Many People Hate WinterScience suggests that there are two types of people who tolerate the cold well. Sadly, I’m neither.Nov 28, 20182Nov 28, 20182