Our World in Data

Resource use matters, but material footprints are a poor way to measure it

The material footprint metric, which aggregates resource use by weight, obscures critical environmental and socioeconomic issues. This matters because it misguides policy and public understanding of sustainability challenges.

Understanding the Mechanism of Antibiotics

This article explores the mechanisms by which antibiotics combat bacterial infections, detailing the various ways they target and disrupt bacterial cells, and the implications for human health.