California’s Farmworkers Will Officially Earn Higher Overtime Pay
Governor Jerry Brown signed the historic legislation on Monday. By Madeleine Thomas (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images) On Monday,…
Hillary Clinton and the Danger of Defying Gender Stereotypes
New research suggests our reactions to breaches of trust are influenced by our preconceived notions about men and…
Lest We Forget
Fifteen years after the attacks of September 11th, 2001, considering what and how we remember. By Alyssa Sims…
The Appeal of Botox
Botox can emancipate women from having to vigilantly police their facial expressions and actually reduce the negative feelings…
How Do You Say ‘Tongue’ in Tongan?
New research finds words in different languages that refer to the same thing often use, or avoid using,…
Earthquakes Are More Likely When the Moon Is Full
Large earthquakes appear to more likely when the tides are at their peak. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Jewel…
Even the People Inside the System Agree: It’s a Real Headache
This is a rough representation of how food oversight should work, but with so many different agencies involved,…
The Real Bias in the Media Coverage of Presidential Campaigns
Members of the media provide more scrutiny for candidates they expect to win—and they always have. By Seth…
Hawaii’s Honeycreepers Are in Serious Trouble
Climate change is helping avian disease advance on some of the world’s most remarkable birds. By Nathan Collins…
Spoiler Alert
Millions of containers, thousands of ships, hundreds of scientists, 30 laws, 15 federal agencies, and we still can’t…