Alexandra Ossola
Quartz
New York, United States
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Past articles by Alex:
What Crispr will enable humanity to do next
An explainer on the technology and its next decade. → Read More
A new generation of weight loss drugs makes bold promises, but who really wins?
Wegovy is one of several drugs that promise substantial weight loss. But patient experiences, along with shifting perspectives on excess weight in medicine, call into question what benefits those drugs really offer. → Read More
Everything you need to know about covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5
Two vaccines are about to be available for children between six months and 4-5 years. → Read More
Podcasts: Are we in a bubble?
What began as a do-it-yourself space is evolving into a data-obsessed sector dominated by tech giants. → Read More
What HIV can teach us about how to handle monkeypox
Both diseases were associated early on with gay and bisexual men. That stigma can carry serious consequences for public health. → Read More
Good luck finding cheap flights anywhere in the US right now
Looking for a fun summer vacation? Get ready to shell out for it. → Read More
✦ Setting the world’s deadliest animal to self-destruct
✦ Setting the world’s deadliest animal to self-destruct → Read More
The ultimate framework of pasta shapes
Whether you love the short penne or the long linguini, you probably have a favorite pasta shape. → Read More
What we know about why some people never get covid
Americans who have never had covid are officially in the minority. Here's what scientists suspect makes them special. → Read More
Join us for Season 3 of the Quartz Obsession podcast
Season 3 starts April 19. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. → Read More
Season 2 of the Quartz Obsession podcast, coming Feb. 1
More rabbit holes, more guests, and more ideas to drive your curiosity. → Read More
Beijing ramps up covid-19 testing ahead of Olympics
Less than two weeks before the start of the Olympics, Beijing is trying to keep the virus out. → Read More
New CDC guidance confusing you? Ask our chatbot if you only need a five day quarantine
The guidelines on deciding whether or not to quarantine can be confusing. Let our chatbot help you parse them. → Read More
30 cities changing the global economy
We’ve compiled 30 cities that showcase the industries, policies, and trends that will shape the world in the future. → Read More
Micromobility companies wanted to change the world. Did they succeed?
Electric scooters, mopeds, and bikeshares have changed urban landscapes. Can the companies become profitable and make it in the long term? → Read More
Listen to the crypto converts
For crypto to go mainstream, people had their minds changed about the value and power of blockchain. Here are the stories of 12 of them. → Read More
A solution to the labor shortage: teens?
Teens are employed at the highest rate in decades, causing some states to suggest changes to their child labor laws. → Read More
Five economic effects of daylight saving time
Enjoy that extra hour of sleep in the fall; the hour we lose in the spring is a real doozy. → Read More
Holiday stress is all about expectations
Why does holiday stress seem to heighten family tensions each year? It has everything to do with expectations. → Read More
Announcing the Quartz Obsession podcast, coming Oct. 12
Quartz has a new podcast coming Oct. 12, 2021. Subscribe to get each new episode in your feeds. → Read More