Elijah Wolfson
Elijah Wolfson is a Senior Editor at Newsweek, where he writes and edits on science, health, technology and culture. He is also a contributor to, among others, The Atlantic, Al Jazeera America, Vice and the Huffington Post, and has appeared on MSNBC, BBC World News, NPR and more. Elijah was a 2013 – 2014 Langeloth Health Journalism Fellows at the John Jay College Center on Media, Crime, and Justice; a 2015 International Reporting Program Fellow; and a 2015 Metcalf Institute Fellow. He was awarded a 2015 Population Institute Global Media Award for his reporting on the relationship between climate change and access to family planning in developing countries.
Nepal's Poorest Face the Hardest Recovery
A school for intellectually disabled children tucked away in the hills of Nepal struggles in the aftermath of the 2015 Ghorka earthquake.
One Year Later, Post-Earthquake Nepal Is Still in Ruins
Survivors of the devastating 2015 quake are living in barely adequate temporary shelters, with poor access to drinking water, food and health care.
Child Abuse Allegations Plague the Hasidic Community
Does the Jewish ultra-Orthodox school system muzzle survivors of child abuse and protect those who prey on them?
The Best Television Shows We Binge-Watched in 2015
"Newsweek" staffers recount what TV shows had them hooked, for better or worse, this past year.
Only 3 Northern White Rhinos Left on Earth
Nola, a 42-year-old female living at the San Diego Zoo, died after ongoing health complications.
'Kids' Turns 20, Doesn't Feel a Day Over 16
Larry Clark's ode to NYC's children of the streets still feels thrilling today.
A Graphene-Based Scanner That Sees Through Layers of Paint
The device uses terahertz radiation to reveal previously hidden details of 2-D and 3-D artwork.
Bringing Up the Bodies in Kathmandu
Nepal's citizens are abandoning their capital to bring supplies to far-flung villages the government and NGOs can't reach.
After Quake, Nepal Faces Water and Health Crisis
The country is primed for a cholera outbreak, thanks to damaged water systems and decreasing access to sanitation.
Theft in Kathmandu: Can Nepal's Cultural Legacy Be Saved?
After a devastating earthquake, the country's greatest art and architecture is at risk from looting and permanent damage.
In Nepal, Quake Survivors' Suffering Continues
Government efforts focus on search and rescue; meanwhile, survivors can't get the medical care and aid they need.
On the Ground in a Flattened Kathmandu
Newsweek flies into Nepal's stricken capital a day after a major earthquake left many harmed and homeless.
From Portable Showers to Dying Lawns: How Californians Are Coping With the Drought
"We have the brownest lawn on the block, and I'm proud of it."
Drying Up: The Race to Save California From Drought
Science got California into this desperate, desiccated mess. Can it also save it?
Camouflage Material Changes Color at a Touch
Natural animal iridescence inspires a new material that can change color at your fingertips
Can the Private Sector Replace NGOs in the Developing World?
One company is out to prove the private sector can solve the world's ailments.
Contacts With a Zoom Lens
A team of optics researchers at EPFL are working on telescopic contact lenses designed for daily use.
Our Favorite Films of 2014: Newsweek Staff Picks
Newsweek staff writers and editors dish about their favorite films of the year.
How to Defuse the Population Bomb
The Earth's too crowded, so better family planning may be humanity's last hope to save us from ourselves.
Liquid Metals Help the Blind See Tech
Refreshable braille machines can bring the web to people who can't see.
The Same Day The New Republic Blows Up, Vice Throws Itself a Major Blowout
Walkouts plagued one veteran publication by day, while a neighboring new media empire partied by night.
Our Favorite Books of 2014: Newsweek Staff Picks
Though far from exhaustive, this twenty-book list is a small glimpse at the books we read and loved in 2014.
This City Blows
The California desert is filling up with solar and wind farms the size of cities.
UC Regents Approve System-Wide Tuition Hikes
UC students protested tuition hikes on the same day Berkeley asked for alumni donations.
A Water Project Cleans Up Nairobi's Slum
A controversial water project is cleaning up one of Nairobi's scariest slums.
Newsweek to Crowdfund Investigation Into College Rape
The project, co-sponsored by Beacon and undertaken by Mandy Van Deven, will span four months.
Eat You Later, Alligator
A growing industry in gator skins and meat might help make some Pelican State residents rich
'Inherent Vice': Meaningful Kitsch, With a Touch of the Dark
Paul Thomas Anderson's newest film, the first-ever screen adaptation of Thomas Pynchon, is faithful to the gonzo philosophy of the original.
Fantasy Football Week 4: Reddit Founder Alexis Ohanian Believes in the Washington Department of Football
Fantasy football lineup advice from the founder of Reddit
Derek Jeter Was Great, Until He Wasn't
A sad day (and performance) as the Yankee captain played his final homestand in the Bronx.
