Protected Under Obama, the Sage Grouse Finds Itself Once Again Under Threat
A new Department of the Interior report recommends rolling back parts of a compromise protection plan implemented less than two years ago.
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Viewfinder: Celebrating 70 Years of the World’s Largest Arts Festival
Edinburgh Festival Fringe entertainers perform on the Royal Mile on August 7th, 2017, in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Viewfinder: Waiting for Rescue on the Mediterranean Sea
Migrants wait to be rescued by Italian coast guard in the Mediterranean Sea, 30 nautical miles from the Libyan coast, on August 6th, 2017.
The Week in Photos: From Campaigning in Rwanda to Beach Volleyball in Dubai
A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.
Smarter Kids Are More Open to Experimentation With Drugs and Alcohol
A study found that 11-year-olds who demonstrated medium or high academic ability were more likely to smoke cannabis at ages 18 to 20.
The Pervasiveness of Profanity
New research tracks the rise in swear words in books over the decades.
Administrative Support Can Help Retain Isolated Teachers of Color
A sense of support from principals and other higher-ups boosts retention for non-white teachers at schools with largely white staffs, new research finds.
Stalled Out: How Social Bias Is Segregating America’s Bathrooms
Public restrooms are sparking moral panic nationwide, and not for the first time. What, exactly, makes shared bathrooms so ripe for controversy? And what can we do about it?
Viewfinder: Beach Volleyball in Dubai
People play beach volleyball at Jumeirah Beach on August 3rd, 2017, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Need Help? Call an Arts Lover
British researchers find a strong link between cultural engagement and participating in activities that benefit the community.