In a new episode of our Netflix show, Explained, we explore how the coronavirus became a global pandemic and changed life as we know it. Stream “This Pandemic, Explained” now: http://www.netflix.com/coronavirusexplained | Vox

What makes a good apology? A social psychologist explains what we actually want to hear, what makes a difference, and why it’s so hard for so many people to get it right. For the full picture, watch Apologies, Explained now on Netflix: netflix.com/explained | Vox

What distinguishes a cult from a religion? “The biggest joke in religious studies is that cult time = religion.” – Reza Aslan | Vox

It's the end of a decade. Look back at 2019 and the moments that shaped us: | Vox