Advancing Female Health and Resurgence of Wind Power for Ships

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The chapter covers the progress in understanding female health, particularly menstruation's role in conditions like endometriosis, and the shift towards inclusive clinical trials. Additionally, it explores the potential resurgence of wind power for ships to combat rising greenhouse gas emissions in the shipping industry, discussing various innovative sail technologies and the challenges faced in transitioning to more sustainable practices.

The post-war generation reaped the benefits of peace and prosperity. Yet rather than spend that bounty, retired boomers are hoarding their riches–and upending economists’ expectations. The science of menstruation is baffling, partly because most animals don’t do it. Now clever innovations may help improve women’s health (9:13). And how old-fashioned wind-power is blowing new life into the shipping industry–and cutting its emissions (16:13).

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