Follow Up: Did The Computerless Computer Teacher Ever Get A Computer?
The story of the middle school teacher without a computer prompted an outpouring of support. But did he get any laptops?
Global Health
Invisibilia: Inspired By 'American Idol,' Somali TV Show Aimed To Change The World
Reality TV is popular around the world. It's also roundly mocked as formulaic and contrived. But can that kind of fragile fantasy meaningfully influence the real world?
After Oxfam's Sex Scandal: Shocking Revelations, A Scramble For Solutions
In the past few weeks there have been additional reports of sexual misconduct in the aid community — and the start of a tense debate on how to halt such behavior.
Scientists Are Amazed By Stone Age Tools They Dug Up In Kenya
The discovery suggests an earlier start to the Middle Stone Age in Africa than previously documented. It also offers clues to early social networks and symbolic art by human ancestors.
Global Fund Pounded For Partnering With Heineken
Critics say it's not appropriate for a health group to work with a beer company. Others argue that such partnerships are vital to eliminate diseases like AIDS and TB by 2030.
Women In Pakistan Dared To March — And Didn't Care What Men Thought
The women marchers shouted slogans: "Women are here, harassers must fear!" Male bystanders gaped and shook their heads. It was a milestone event.
UNICEF's Good News About Child Marriage Isn't Quite As Good As It Sounds
A new report cites tremendous progress in bringing down rates of child marriage, especially in India. But critics raise concerns about some of the data points.
Every Day Seems Like 'Day Zero' To Some Cape Town Residents
A three-year drought has brought on water restrictions — and talk of "Day Zero," when Cape Town will run out of water. But for many people in the townships, a short supply is nothing new.
How To Get People To See A Doctor When They Don't Want To
A new study looks at why the Tsimane people of Bolivia often avoid seeking medical care — and what might change their minds.
Art Inspired By The Ingenuity Of Nigerian Street Vendors
Photographer Lorenzo Vitturi was amazed by the "unstoppable" crowds, the energy — and the unexpected art in the street market on Nigeria's Lagos Island.