Is Covergirl’s New Coverboy a Feminist Coup or a Capitalist One?
Covergirl’s decision to feature 17-year-old James Charles does serve to break down the gender binary, but it does…
The Presence of the Poor Dampens the Desire to Soak the Rich
New research finds we are less likely to support a tax on millionaires if a destitute person is…
Will the Last Antarctic Peninsula Ice Shelf Crumble?
The formation of a giant iceberg could spell the beginning of the end for Larsen C. By Bob…
Will Our Government’s Multi-Billion-Dollar Investment in Genome Science Pay Off?
Though the medical benefits of genome science have been marginal thus far, the government’s multi-billion-dollar investment could pay…
Donald Trump Is Saving His Swamp-Draining Straight Talk for the Foreigners
Amid mounting concerns over his administration’s mistruths, Trump has been telling it like it is on issues of…
How Honey Bees Helped the Internet
It took decades before a bee algorithm assisted engineers in making Web hosting services more efficient. By Rick…
A Chronic Problem: Violence Against Women and Girls in Turkey
Deep-seated, restrictive views of gender roles still foment violence in Turkey, despite the legal protections women enjoy there.…
Wildlife for Sale: Jaguars Are the New Trafficking Victims in Bolivia
Jaguar fangs have become one of the sought-after goods in the Chinese wildlife market, posing a severe threat…
A Bad Employer Can Be Bad for Your Mental Health
New research reaffirms the suspicion that bullied underlings are depressed, unsatisfied underlings. By Nathan Collins (Photo: TheMuuj/Flickr) Despite…
Looking for Empathy? Avoid Alabama
New research finds levels of empathy vary considerably from state to state — and living among empathetic neighbors improves quality…