Here are 3 solutions to get blood to folks in 'blood deserts.' One is often illegal Doctors have coined a term to describe places where blood for transfusions is not readily available: "blood deserts." When blood banks aren't around, they try different strategies to help patients. Simar Bajaj
The banjo is a star of Beyoncé's new album. Turns out it has African roots In "Texas Hold 'Em," the singer is accompanied by a banjo. It's often thought of as a quintessential Americana instrument. But the history of the banjo tells a different story. Aaron Cohen
Glasses aren't just good for your eyes. They can be a boon to income, too That's the finding of a new study in Bangladesh, which gave reading glasses to hundreds of people and then measured their earnings. Gabrielle Emanuel
Mercy me: Photos show what humans have done to the planet in the Anthropocene age Anthropocene refers to the age of humans — the things we've done to Earth. Geologists just rejected a proposal to declare an official "Anthropocene epoch." But everyone agrees: Damage has been done. Rebecca Ellis
Is the pandemic causing a surge in female genital mutilation? Kenya's president pledged to stamp out the practice by 2022. But since the pandemic began, activists say more girls are being cut — and married off afterward. Maria Godoy
Choosing A Charity: Should You Go With Your Heart Or Your Head? Some argue that looking at data about a charity's effectiveness is the best way to make your pick. But there are drawbacks. Nurith Aizenman
