Field Notes: Cancun, Mexico
Off the coast, 450 life-size sculptures stand on the seafloor, designed by Jason deCaires Taylor to inspire conservation…
A New Analysis Suggests Hillary Clinton’s Economic Plan Will Boost Employment and GDP
Last night, Hillary Clinton laid out her economic plan for the country. And it’s about more than just…
Should You Really Call the Cops?
People who report crimes to the police are less likely to be victims of future crimes, but the…
For Mozart, Misery Inspired Masterpieces
Beethoven and Liszt were also more creative following periods of anguish and grief. By Tom Jacobs Mozart. (Photo:…
The World Health Organization May Make a Major Announcement for Transgender Rights
Here’s why it would be a big deal for the WHO to re-classify transgender identity. By Jared Keller…
Two Decades of Research Suggests Sending Kids to Adult Courts Doesn’t Prevent Crime
Maybe juvie is a good option. By Francie Diep (Photo: Joe Gratz/Flickr) After two decades of trying tens…
What If Foundations Moved From Grand Theories to On-the-Ground Practice?
Turning outward, beyond the boundaries of foundation logics and program areas is not only sensible, it’s common-sense risk…
Is Your School’s Plan Right for Your Special Needs Child?
School districts create roadmaps to help special needs kids thrive. But parents need to dig to find out…
Shelf Help: ‘The Selfishness of Others: An Essay on the Fear of Narcissism’
A skeptical eye is cast on the entire narcissism discourse. By Peter C. Baker The Selfishness of Others:…
Can Apes Speak?
A new demonstration hints that an orangutan might possess one of the building blocks of rudimentary spoken language.…