--- description: The Old Answer to Humanity’s Newest Problem: Data Inside TIME’s Answers issue This Is the Best Beach in the U.S. U.S. Coastlines receive some 62... title: In The Latest Issue image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt451abf356757903a/69885839f887dc0233e91147/answers-cover-final.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [World](/section/world/) ## World Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # In The Latest Issue (25 Jun 2015) by [TIME Staff](/author/time-staff/) ## TIME Staff Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jun 25, 2015 11:52 AM CUT  Graphic by Post Typography for TIME by [TIME Staff](/author/time-staff/) ## TIME Staff Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Jun 25, 2015 11:52 AM CUT [The Old Answer to Humanity’s Newest Problem: Data](http://time.com/3935273/how-art-solves-the-data-problem/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Inside TIME’s Answers issue [This Is the Best Beach in the U.S.](http://time.com/3935044/best-beach-america/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") U.S. Coastlines receive some 62 million visitors annually [This Is the Safest Place to Sit on a Plane](http://time.com/3934663/safest-seat-airplane/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Where you should sit next time you get onboard [This Is the Best Job in America](http://time.com/3935051/best-job-america/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Finding a growing career path is one thing, but finding one that won’t stress you out is another [Why Europe Can’t Leave Greece Adrift](http://time.com/3935319/why-europe-cant-leave-greece-adrift/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Even though the country got itself into its huge debt mess [How a 25-Year-Old Blogger Took Down Apple](http://time.com/3930308/taylor-swift-apple/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [What Should I Order at Fast-Food Chains?](http://time.com/3935231/what-should-i-order-at-fast-food-chains/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Some surprisingly healthy choices that aren’t salad [Do You Vote Your Lifestyle?](http://time.com/3935233/do-you-vote-your-lifestyle/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Only you can really know for sure. But let this folding quiz help you get closer to the answer [If President Obama Can Say It, You Can Too](http://time.com/3935234/if-president-obama-can-say-it-you-can-too/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") The commander in chief sparked a debate with his vocabulary [The Most Exceptional Capitalist: Warren Buffett](http://time.com/3935235/warren-buffett/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") The 84-year-old investor keeps a low profile but is on the highest pedestal in the business world [My Very Own ‘She Shed’](http://time.com/3935236/my-very-own-she-shed/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") I’ll take a little more vodka and a little less gingerbread trim [What U.S. States Are _Not_ Known For](http://time.com/3935237/what-us-states-are-not-known-for/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Most states have at least one major claim to fame. Here’s a closer look at some lesser-known local superlatives [The Most Exceptional Actor: Meryl Streep](http://time.com/3935238/meryl-streep/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Known for expertly tackling diverse and difficult roles, the 66-year-old still sets the performance bar in Hollywood [The Most Exceptional Writer: Toni Morrison](http://time.com/3935239/toni-morrison/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") She received the nobel prize in 1993 and is now the only living American nobel laureate for literature [Summer’s Best Cookbooks](http://time.com/3935240/summers-best-cookbooks/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") This season’s offerings bring tasty treats [How to Win Jeopardy](http://time.com/3935242/how-to-win-jeopardy/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") You have to study. But since confirmed contestants typically get only four to five weeks to cram before competing, you can’t study everything. start here [The History of Human Innovation](http://time.com/3935243/the-history-of-human-innovation/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Translated into the world’s newest language [3-D-Printed Bridge](http://time.com/3935244/3-d-printed-bridge/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Dutch firm MX3D recently partnered with software giant Autodesk to build a machine that can “print” bridges in midair. Its first test will be over an Amsterdam canal in 2017\. Here’s how it will work. [The Art of Turning Data Into Answers](http://time.com/3935245/the-art-of-turning-data-into-answers/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [Which Team Has the Best Home-Field Advantage?](http://time.com/3935246/which-team-has-the-best-home-field-advantage/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") The team is perfectly average on the road but has a killer record at home. Here are the factors that help give home teams an edge [What’s Your Ultimate Summer Read?](http://time.com/3935247/what-is-your-ultimate-summer-read/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Use your mood, your personal interests and your favorite recent reads to find the perfect book for this season [Am I Hurting the Planet?](http://time.com/3935248/am-i-hurting-the-planet/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Probably, if you look at the surprising carbon footprint of routine daily activities [Mapping a Nation of Books](http://time.com/3935249/mapping-a-nation-of-books/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Transport yourself across the country with 7 location-based yarns [How Much Competitive Eaters Really Eat](http://time.com/3935251/how-much-competitive-eaters-eat/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Since 1916, competitive eaters have gorged themselves for Nathan’s annual hot dog contest. Here are some other binge-eating contests and records [Are We Alone in the Universe?](http://time.com/3935252/are-we-alone-in-the-universe/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Three public figures weigh in [Girls Can Tackle Football, Too](http://time.com/3935253/girls-can-tackle-football-too/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Let girls in the end zone to ensure equality [Is World Peace Possible?](http://time.com/3935254/is-world-peace-possible/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Three public figures weigh in [What’s the Most Effective Workout?](http://time.com/3935255/whats-the-most-effective-workout/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") All exercise is good for you. Use this chart to decide which type is best for your fitness needs [Debating the Confederate Flag](http://time.com/3935256/debating-the-confederate-flag/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Sorrow, symbols and the meaning of a battle flag once the war is past [What Could America’s $18 Trillion Debt Buy?](http://time.com/3935259/what-could-americas-18-trillion-debt-buy/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") A lot. All together, these blocks of expenses are just about equal to $18.2 trillion [Harper Lee’s Second Success](http://time.com/3935261/harper-lees-second-success/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Her new novel, out July 14, is already a hit [What’s the World’s Deadliest Creature?](http://time.com/3935262/whats-the-worlds-deadliest-creature/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Sorry Sharks, mosquitoes have you beat. Here are totals ranked by number of human deaths per year [How Does Art Work?](http://time.com/3935263/how-does-art-work/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Three public figures weigh In [The Most Exceptional Optimist: the Dalai Lama](http://time.com/3935264/dalai-lama/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") The international icon of peace emerged from the humblest of origins [Why Don’t We Have a Cure for the Common Cold?](http://time.com/3935266/why-dont-we-have-a-cure-for-the-common-cold/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Even though the common cold is the primary reason American adults miss work and kids miss school, there’s still no cure. Here’s why [ Who Is Exceptional?](http://time.com/3935267/ii-who-is-exceptional/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [Who Should Be on the $10 Bill?](http://time.com/3935268/who-should-be-on-the-10-bill/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [Verbatim](http://time.com/3935269/verbatim/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [III. Questions We Should Be Asking](http://time.com/3935270/iii-questions-we-should-be-asking/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [GOP Candidates Woo Latinos](http://time.com/3935272/gop-candidates-woo-latinos/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") The 2016 contenders take a ‘Sí se puede’ approach [James Salter](http://time.com/3935274/james-salter/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Novelist [ Questions We Didn’t Know We Had](http://time.com/3935276/v-questions-we-didnt-know-we-had/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [Milestones](http://time.com/3935277/milestones/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [Brian Williams’ Demotion Sends a Mixed Message](http://time.com/3935279/brian-williams-demotion/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") He’s not credible enough to anchor one NBC network, but he’s fine for another? [What Are My Health Risk Factors?](http://time.com/3935281/what-are-my-health-risk-factors/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Most people live past age 65, at which point the top cause of death is heart disease, followed by cancer, according to a tally of all 2.6 million deaths in the U.S. in 2013 [Why Did ‘Frenemy’ Stick?](http://time.com/3935283/why-did-frenemy-stick/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Academics are unraveling the mystery behind the success–and failure–of blended words [Pot Has Become Easier to Study](http://time.com/3935285/pot-has-become-easier-to-study/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Not a moment too soon [Energy Drinks Have Doctors Worried](http://time.com/3935287/energy-drinks-have-doctors-worried/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") But business is booming [Where Are the Single Ladies?](http://time.com/3935289/where-do-single-people-live/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") And the fellas? They’re mostly in city centers across the country–with some notable exceptions. Here’s a closer look [What You Said About …](http://time.com/3935291/what-you-said-about/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [What Should Hollywood Remake Next?](http://time.com/3935293/what-should-hollywood-remake-next/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") The average remake comes out 26 years after the original. These 10 Movies are ripe for remaking, but are they a good bet? [The Most Exceptional Musician: Midori Goto](http://time.com/3935298/midori-goto/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") She has sold out music halls since the age of 11\. Now 43, she is focused on music education and philanthropy [The Most Exceptional Athlete: Serena Williams](http://time.com/3935300/serena-williams/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Williams, 33, has trained since the age of 3 and is the no. 1 women’s tennis player in the world [How to Make Binge Watching Better for You](http://time.com/3935302/how-to-make-binge-watching-better-for-you/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Hulu just added all nine seasons of Seinfeld, meaning its fans will likely be spending a lot of time sitting (and eating) in front of a TV or computer screen–which, for obvious health reasons, is less than ideal. [Jordan Spieth, the U.S. Open](http://time.com/3935304/jordan-spieth-the-u-s-open/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [What Makes a Song _The_ Song of the Summer?](http://time.com/3935306/the-song-of-the-summer/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") There’s no easy formula, but commercial success, viral potential and a long lead time help make memorable hits for the hotter months [When Parents Publicly Shame Their Kids](http://time.com/3935308/when-parents-publicly-shame-their-kids/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") A strange new sensation has hit the Internet [What Ever Happened to Spring?](http://time.com/3935310/what-ever-happened-to-spring/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") It’s getting shorter in some areas and longer in others. Here’s where Spring has been hit hardest [ Questions We Didn’t Know Had Answers](http://time.com/3935312/i-questions-we-didnt-know-had-answers/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [India’s Publicist in Chief](http://time.com/3935314/indias-publicist-in-chief/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") [Meet the New Lab-Made Foods](http://time.com/3935316/lab-made-foods/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Get ready for pink pineapples [Three New Books Tackle American Presidents](http://time.com/3935318/book-american-presidents/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") The forces that drove three historic men [Besieged By ISIS](http://time.com/3917986/besieged-%e2%80%a8by-isis/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Syrian government troops hold out against the militant group in the city of Deir ez-Zor [ What Defines Us](http://time.com/3935325/iv-what-defines-us/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") The ways that we learn, heal and even worship are evolving [How to Do Well When You Do Good](http://time.com/3935328/how-to-do-well-when-you-do-good/?iid=toc%5F062515 "undefined") Two new books tackle altruism ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/3935429/in-the-latest-issue-37/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/3935429/in-the-latest-issue-37/"},"headline":"In The Latest Issue (25 Jun 2015)","datePublished":"2015-06-25T11:52:38.000Z","dateModified":"2026-02-26T19:55:40.720Z","description":"The Old Answer to Humanity’s Newest Problem: Data Inside TIME’s Answers issue This Is the Best Beach in the U.S. U.S. Coastlines receive some 62...","url":"https://time.com/3935429/in-the-latest-issue-37/","keywords":["The Answers Issue"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt451abf356757903a/69885839f887dc0233e91147/answers-cover-final.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"TIME Staff","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/time-staff/"}],"articleSection":"World","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt451abf356757903a/69885839f887dc0233e91147/answers-cover-final.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"The Answers Issue Time Magazine 150706","caption":"The Answers Issue Time Magazine","creditText":"Graphic by Post Typography for TIME","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/world/","name":"World"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/3935429/in-the-latest-issue-37/","name":"In The Latest Issue (25 Jun 2015)"}}]}] ```