A growing hospital movement aims to improve health outcomes of homeless patients with what might be considered the ultimate preventive care: providing them with a home.

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A college kid's mission to prevent misuse of artificial intelligence.

In a fascinating new study, a group of economists measures the impact of immigrants on American innovation.

There are many more drinking options this Dry January if you like the taste of alcoholic drinks but don't like the effects of alcohol.

Germans are on a mission to transform their energy economy and reduce their consumption, including by — apparently — using lots of candles.

Santa's services are more in demand than ever — and he and his helpers are having a hard time keeping up.

When sanctions were enacted against Russia in February of this year, many forecasts were of an imminent collapse in the Russian economy. A new report looks at why that hasn't happened.

Could a shorter work week be the answer to the UK's productivity problem?

A scientific discovery could forever change China and the U.S. industrial balance.

Almost 50 years ago, a band made an incredible song about Inflation. Then the song was lost to the dustbin of history. Now, Planet Money is on a mission to make this record a hit.

Liz Truss is just the latest Prime Minister to be tripped up trying to tackle productivity.

The video game Citizen Sleeper critiques the gig economy in a cyberpunk "post-capitalist" future

A new book argues that for the U.S. to become more globally competitive and create good jobs, we must embrace and expand trade with Canada and Mexico.

Bronzeville, a neighborhood of Chicago, was the epicenter of a Black renaissance before it fell on hard times. Now, it's booming again. Here's the story of its incredible turnaround.