After exploring sex in his first books, the writer delves into illness and US social violence in his novel ‘Small Rain’
Samples from Spanish supercentenarian María Branyas Morera reveal the keys to her exceptional genetics and provide clues for healthy aging
Four people who tried to take their own lives spoke with EL PAÍS. They explained the work they’ve done to escape a situation that causes thousands of deaths each year and that, until recently, was considered to be highly taboo
The migrant was forced to leave after seven years in the US, during which he was unable to regularize his status. EL PAÍS joined the family in their farewell
Since 2019, 69 people have passed away while in the custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement
The Trump administration’s unscientific moves are alarming international public health experts, who are calling for a stronger European role
For 30 years, he has determined the destiny of one of the world’s most important museums — now, he’s making his last reflections before descending from its top position
Trump’s erratic economic policies are scaring away US investors. Many experts suggest it’s time for Europe to attract that capital and reduce financing costs for EU partners
According to the plan announced by the State Department, applicants from countries with high rates of overstay will be required to post the bonds at the time of applying
The director of the Africa CDC believes the abrupt cutoff of Western aid will cause great suffering to Africans. At the same time, he sees it as an opportunity to emancipate the continent from foreign support
A sweeping study in ‘Nature’ shows that boys start pulling ahead of girls despite no initial differences, and points to to sociocultural factors and educational practices
Beijing maintains official silence on the bloody 1989 crackdown, while victims’ families and activists demand justice and the truth
The evolution of a single gene from the bubonic plague microbe allowed it to survive for centuries — and to this very day
It is to be decided whether the case will be dismissed or continue with the recusal of the magistrate who recorded unauthorized videos of the hearings for a supposed documentary
A study by ‘The Lancet’ indicates that adolescent health will be a challenge for countries due to the rise of several diseases, including obesity and depression
Currently, several states have outbreaks. In Kansas City, where cases have increased 148%, two deaths have been reported
Historical cases and scientific analysis show that the most common human reaction to disasters is to help others, a trait that defines our species and that authorities do not know how to channel
Although the rent increase threatens the future of the bar at the intersection of Jackson Heights and Elmhurst, its owner is doing whatever it takes to continue a project that is above all social and political
April 15 is the last day to claim the payment that was offered during the Covid pandemic
After decades in the background, security and defense issues now permeate the entire agenda in Brussels
A decade after the worst of the virus’ 40 outbreaks killed 11,300 people, individuals who still bear its physical and mental scars speak out
Large-scale job losses and declining employment are key signs of an economic downturn
Lack of resources for healthcare and the growth of the anti-vaccine movement make it difficult to confront the worst wave of infections in three decades
A growing number of economists are calling on governments to step up to ensure that the private sector’s pursuit of profit is aligned with the interests of society as a whole
The British writer claims that people prefer others to make decisions for them. He argues that the fears we associate with the pandemic have been transformed into new anxieties
The Chinese city registered the first cases of the infection and implemented the first lockdown of the population to curb contagion