We tend to think of gender expression as uniquely human. But many species gain advantages by projecting an opposite-sex appearance.

What would happen if we actually eliminated mosquitoes?

The First World War witnessed the first major use of chemical warfare, but by the Second World War deterrence seemed to work. 

Etymology is a funny thing. Even if you're not a word nerd, you might have wondered why so many English idioms we use are Just. So. Weird.

As hospitals today continue to grow and expand, who is thinking about nurturing patients and visitors with healing art and beautification projects?

It wasn’t until recently that federal juvenile justice policy swung sharply toward prosecution and tough sentencing.

An essay from poet Dorothea Lasky on poetry, ghosts, and the shared imagination.

The critically acclaimed novelist Gloria Naylor has died at age 66.

How do we recognize our digital milestones?

Extra Credit: Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship.