‘Give’ Gives Way as Word Usage Reflects Shift in Values
New research suggests our drift toward a more individualistic mindset can be traced back two centuries, as we began the transition from rural to urban living.
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The Most Dangerous Place to Be Black
For Florida, being at the center of a maelstrom about race and justice for black Americans is nothing new. Especially if you ever had a run-in with Lake County’s brutal seven-term sheriff, Willis McCall.
Why Pope Francis’ Recent Acceptance of Gay Priests Shouldn’t Surprise You
The Catholic Church changes its teachings all the time.
The Sounds That Bind: Why We Evolved to Love Music
Two researchers provide evidence that music developed as a way to cement social bonds.
Your Kids Don’t Care That Their Favorite Athlete Did Steroids
Brandon Sneed spoke to a Yale professor about what happens to kids who find out that their heroes lied to them, and how their parents should handle it.
The Incredible Power of Kidz Bop
Kidz Bop, a CD series turned multimedia empire, is changing how children consume radio hits.
Talking With Choire Sicha and Caleb Crain About Their New Books
Choire hopes people hate his book. Caleb just wants people to get his. Jane Hu spoke to the two of them—when they weren't talking to each other.
On Being Not Black
Ask yourself: How many times have you been stopped and harassed because you looked threatening or suspicious wearing a hooded sweatshirt?
A Proposal to Ban Every (Gay) Sport From the Winter Olympics
If all of the sports are gay, then there should be no sports in Russia.
Tomb Raiders Foiled
Archaeologists working in Peru sat on the find of a lifetime for months, keeping the artifacts safe from thieves.