The Upside of Economic Downturns: Better Childhood Health
For children, the benefits of being born in tough times can outweigh the costs.
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A Way for Feminism to Overcome Its ‘Class Problem’
A growing body of research indicates that there are few other interventions that improve the economic prospects and work-life balance of women workers as much as unions do.
A Bike Ride Through Qatar
Might cycling just be another way for Qatar to gain some international cachet through sporting events? Sure, but the nation also seems to genuinely want its people to start riding bikes.
Why Mobile Wallets Are Failing and Will Keep Failing
Normal wallets are simply too effective, no matter that the technology is millennia old.
Suape’s Children: The Social Conflict Surrounding One of Brazil’s Most Important Ports
What happens when you give power to a private security service in an attempt to quickly boost economic growth.
What Is the World’s Actual Lowest Hanging Fruit?
A linguist and top pomologists attempt to answer what should be a simple inquiry. Oddly enough, the answer brings a complicated tale of devil strawberries, insurance companies, inferior fruit, and the messy line between literal and metaphorical interpretation.
When Stereotypes Cancel Each Other Out
In many situations, black men find themselves at a disadvantage. Gay men, too. But black gay men?
The Beautiful Tyranny of the Restoration Hardware Catalog
It's heavy, it's not good for the environment, it's too expensive for all but a select few—and yet, every year, the 17-pound catalog arrives again.
To Cool Cities, Build Them Tall and Shiny
A jungle of reflective skyscrapers will usually be better off than a low-lying district of similarly shaped townhouses.