How a False Belief Hinders Kids’ Academic Achievement
The belief one’s intelligence is fixed and stable is harmful, and widely shared among lower-income youngsters. By Tom…
The 2016 Election Will Make the Worst Data Point for Political Scientists
What could we possibly learn about the mechanics of elections this year? By Seth Masket Hillary Clinton speaks…
Why Is Introducing New Predators So Bad for Native Prey?
Red foxes sure like the smell of a bandicoot. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Introducing a new…
When American Radicals Take Over the Berlin Bienniale
At this year’s Berlin Bienniale, the organizers address war, terror, and migration via virtual reality and drones—while elevating…
‘Pokémon Go’ and the Persistent Myth of Stranger Danger
Pokémon Go is not a threat to children, and neither are the humans they’ll meet outside. By Malcolm…
Child Support’s $115 Billion Problem
Child support orders that are too high lead to debts that hurt both parents and children. By Dwyer…
A Brief History of Turkey’s Messy Civil-Military Relations
The events in Turkey Friday night and early Saturday morning were not an unexpected departure from its past.…
What Happened the Day After the Boston Massacre?
An experiment in combining public history and theater. By J.L. Bell The Old State House in Boston. (Photo:…
Is There Another Change Coming to Facebook’s Gun Sales Policy?
In January, Facebook and Instagram changed their policies around gun sales. Have they worked? By Madeleine Thomas (Photo:…
Does Our Social Contract for Education Need a Reboot?
Yes, if we want to ensure it’s serving all students and citizens in the digital age. By Lindsey…