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What Cities Around the World are Hyperdiverse?

Each of the 20 cities below are home to more than one million foreign-born residents, making them "hyperdiverse."

How America Engages with the Arts

In partnership with the United States Census Bureau, the National Endowment for the Arts asked American adults about the myriad roles art plays...

Which Countries Struggle to Afford Food?

In nations that are both considered "fully developed" and "still developing," many people struggle to afford the necessary food to stave off...

Design

The 20 Most Charitable Countries in the World

Do you know which country is considered the most generous nation in the world? In its third annual study of 160 countries, the Charity Aid...

How Satisfied are Americans with Government Response?

Americans rely on the federal government to intercede in and solve the problems we face as a nation. But public opinion about how well the...

How Gaming is Affecting Our Culture and Health

The current state of the United States gaming industry might surprise you. Your little brother isn't the only one playing, and parents might...

Articles

Our Top Five Health-Themed Infographics

This month on good.is, we are focusing on the topic of health. Whether you're taking your well-being into your own hands, or relying on...

Being Bike-Friendly in America

Across the country, citizens are hitting the road, eschewing the gas-guzzling automobile for the more active, economical, and eco-friendly bicycle. Certain states, communities, businesses, and universities are leading this trend, investing in bike-friendly infrastructure, implementing legislation, and encouraging their communities to give it a go, much to their benefit

The Deadliest Countries for Journalists

Before the recent death on May 27 of Yara Abbas, a female Syrian correspondent for the pro-government TV channel Al-Ikhbariya, at least four...

Design

Nanotechnology Patents in the United States and Beyond

In 2000, the United States launched the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) to advance nanotechnology research, development, and...

Design

The Path to Innocence for Wrongly Convicted Americans

Although traditional forensic evidence has been utilized for centuries, DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) technology has only recently risen as the...

Who Are America's Mega Commuters?

In a time when people are migrating outside the city and retaining employment is indispensible, many full-time United States workers are...

Infographic: How to E-Cycle the Right Way

As fast as our thumbs can swipe "next" on a tablet screen, developers are creating bigger and better upgrades for every piece of technology. Now...

Infographic: What Foods are Most Susceptible to Food Fraud?

How would you feel if you knew that the fresh bag of coffee you bought was actually composed of potato flour and acorns instead of your favorite...

Infographic: The Rise of Americans With No Religion

Today, one in five in the American public doesn't identify with any religion, the highest share since Pew Research Center began this poll in...

Culture

Infographic: How American Firearms Propel Mexico's Gang Violence

Since late 2006, when former Mexican president Felipe Calderón came to power and launched his offensive against drug traffickers, close to...

Infographic: How Do You Know if Antibiotics Are in Your Meat?

According to the Food and Drug Administration, approximately 80 percent of all antibiotics sold in the U.S. are given to livestock to promote...

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