The official “fashion month,” September has concluded its parade of gorgeous outfits. These contain harmful dyes, though. Can microbes make safer colors?

John Green spoke with The English Journal about his writing, how English teachers can connect with young readers, advice for young writers, and more.

Author Rachel Kadish tells us about how she used JSTOR to research her fascinating, complex new novel, The Weight of Ink.

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A growing consensus among those who hold this view is that sleep is needed for maintaining a healthy nervous system, not necessarily a brain.

Confront nature's mysteries, scientists find mutant sea stars surviving in warming waters and that sexual competition forces ducks to grow longer penises.

Because of its commitment to continuing revelation, Mormonism is replete with examples of individual doubt that have resulted in more, not less, religion.

The history of coffee starts in Ethiopia, where it grew wild. Locals used it as a sacrament in communal ceremonies and to keep up energy.

Twenty years ago, Janet Jackson released her single "Got ‘Til it’s Gone." Today, we celebrate the layered artistry that led to the video's timeless appeal.

Frederick Wiseman's 42nd documentary in 50 years of film-making has just been released. What's he making movies about, anyway?