Yeah, but we spend just over 4 months on “standard” time, and almost 8 months on “summer” time. Why do we only use “standard” time for roughly 1/3 of the year?

I think you have that backwards. The US changed their clocks to DST several weeks ago (March 9).

https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/usa

https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/uk

Maybe this is the intended link?

https://gizmodo.com/new-birth-control-shot-transforms-into-a-long-lasting-implant-no-clinic-required-2000580306