A Robot Might Take His Job — And That's Good News
Cleaning sewers by hand is a profession in India that has been banned but still persists. Mechanical devices, including robots, are emerging as a possible solution.
Global Health
Homeland Security's Civil Rights Unit Lacks Power To Protect Migrant Kids
A former official in the civil rights office says the unit seems afraid to offend U.S. Customs and Border Protection and ICE. Meanwhile, the complaints of abuses of families continue to pile up.
Ebola Is Spreading In The Congo 1 Year After The Disease Was Detected There
Ebola is spreading to the largest city in eastern Congo. Exactly one year after the disease was first detected in the country, a third person has been diagnosed with the in the city of 2 million.
Ebola Outbreak In Congo Enters Year 2. Is An End In Sight?
The crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now entering its second year. Medical workers discuss causes for optimism — and pessimism.
A Ray Of Hope For The Children Of Sex Workers
The New Light shelter in Kolkata offers a safe home. Founder Urmi Basu was inspired by a walk through the city's red-light district. This year, she was given India's highest civilian honor for women.
Bangladesh Reports More Than 13,000 Dengue Cases In July
It's the highest number since 2000, when the country first started to keep records of the disease.
Study Asks If War Makes A Person More ... Or Less ... Religious
The researchers looked at responses of 1,709 people in three countries that have undergone prolonged, brutal conflict. The findings hold encouraging news — and a cautionary note.
Bugged By Insects? 'Buzz, Sting, Bite' Makes The Case For 6-Legged Friends
The decline of Earth's insect population may have serious consequences for humans, says scientist Anne Sverdrup-Thygeson. Insects are the world's janitors, as well as pollinators and a food source.
How To Bring Cancer Care To The World's Poorest Children
For children in developing countries, cancer care is largely out of reach. But new research is challenging assumptions that it's too costly and complicated.
Mistrust And Lack Of Genetic Diversity Slow Gains In Precision Medicine
Scientists hoping to get more diversity of ancestry among medical research volunteers need to grapple with the history of medical exploitation, says a Columbia University bioethicist.