A Two-Million-Year History of the Temperature of the Earth
Core samples from the bottom of the world’s oceans suggest a new take on ice ages of the…
Who Won the War of Body Language at the First 2016 Presidential Debate?
And what does it mean for the election in November? By Jared Keller (Photo: Drew Angerer/Getty Images) Here’s…
The Upside of Testosterone
Yes, it can be a catalyst for aggressive behavior. It can also inspire generosity. By Tom Jacobs (Photo:…
Hip-Hop and the Liberation of Women in Kabul
The Taliban may no longer control the airwaves, but young women in Afghanistan still face torture and death…
In Times of Emergency, Exactly Who Is That Voice on the Other End of the Line?
Inside the stressful, underappreciated job of a 911 dispatcher. By Yana Kunichoff (Photo: _Misael_/Flickr) Eugenia Legg had just…
North Korea’s Rising Video Bloggers
Foreigners can access a variety of sites and channels that offer glimpses of life in the DPRK. But…
The Verdict: Clinton Was in Command, Trump Out of Control
That’s the impression of an expert in political rhetoric. By Tom Jacobs Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton square…
Did You Notice How Often Clinton Was Interrupted Last Night?
A large body of research finds this happens to women on a regular basis. By Tom Jacobs Donald…
A Cheat Sheet to the First Presidential Debate
From childcare to criminal justice, we’ve got you covered. (Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images; Taylor Le/Pacific Standard) Temperament and…
Trump vs. Clinton: The Danger of Blaming Syrian Refugees
(Photo: Spencer Platt/Getty Images; Taylor Le/Pacific Standard) Donald Trump has repeatedly talked about the need to defeat ISIS.…