We’re thinking a lot about bodies this month. In our cover story, we ask: Should we get rid of menopause? It’s not a hypothetical question — emerging research shows the potential of delaying, or even forgoing, menopause. We also have a look at how much protein you really need to eat, how much hair (and hair loss) is tied to confidence (or lack thereof), and new science around vaping.
The rest of the issue is devoted to the world around, not within, us. We dive into how men and women are diverging politically all over the globe, and also explore a policy solution that could bring about much-needed housing. Plus, how can we better trust each other? What exactly are animal instincts? And how can you compel the well-off people in your life to give away their money?
By Anna North
By Sigal Samuel
Why are men so much more right-wing than women now?
By Maia Mindel
Coming May 6
“I don’t want romantasy, I want Heathcliff!”
By Constance Grady
Coming May 6
The secret to actually trusting each other
By Allie Volpe
Coming May 7
You’re being lied to about protein
By Marina Bolotnikova
Coming May 7
A fight about stairs could reshape American cities
By Rachel Cohen
Coming May 8
The real problem with vaping
By Dylan Scott
Coming May 8
Losing my hair sucked. Trying to regrow it has been even worse.
By Maria Yagoda
Coming May 9
How does this bird know how to sew?
By Benji Jones
Coming May 9