The Female-Driven Blockbuster Isn’t New—It’s Old
Ghostbusters and Ocean’s Eight don’t mark a turning point for Hollywood so much as a return: From the 1920s to the ’50s, women drove box-office revenue—in drama, comedy, and ensemble films.
The Secret to Donald Trump’s Success Isn’t What You Think
For months, the media has turned to economic anxiety to explain the reality television star’s rise. They were…
Ending the Abuse of Nursing Home Residents on Social Media
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has announced a plan to increase its oversight. By Charles Ornstein…
A Humor Theorist Explains Donald Trump’s Comment About the Second Amendment
You’re never “just joking.” Nobody is. By Lisa Wade Donald Trump at a rally at Erie Insurance Arena…
Could Back-Up Plans Backfire?
Experiments suggest that, under the right conditions, formulating a Plan B can get in the way of achieving…
Asking Too Much of Democracy
We tend to have this idea of voters evaluating the evidence put in front of them over the…
America’s First Offshore Wind Farm Is Almost Here
Why has offshore wind technology been so slow to catch on in the United States? By Madeleine Thomas…
Clickbait Is Over — for Now
Here’s why Facebook should stay out of the business of telling consumers what’s good or bad. By Jared…
What It Took to Save America’s Most Adorable Foxes
Officials had to chase golden eagles in helicopters and kill 4,800 feral pigs. By Francie Diep (Photo: Department…
Electric Cars Are Way More Practical Than You Might Think
A new study finds that electric vehicles could handle most of our driving needs. By Nathan Collins A…