Suggested Readings: Refugee Myths, Gene Manipulation, and the Evils of Alcohol
Extra Credit: Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. ...
Contested Memorials and the Mothers of Gynecology
Many have heard of Dr. James Marion Sims and know him as the “father of gynecology” but what about the “mothers of gynecology”? Where is their memorial?
An Early Short Story from Pulitzer-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen
An early story from 2016 Pultizer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen.
Peter Balakian: Winner 2016 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry
Read poems by Peter Balakian, who won the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for poetry.
The Not-So-Clean Side of Natural Gas
Methane leaks are a serious but oft-overlooked cause of pollution.
Who Was Daniel Boone?
Who was the man who became an American icon? Daniel Boone was a frontiersman, pioneer, political figure, ally of Native Americans, and more.
Authoritarianism’s Hidden Root Cause
The greater the inequality of a society, the greater the risk of authoritarianism.
Speed Reading and Comprehension
Does "speed reading" always decrease comprehension?
When the AI Promotes Genocide
It seemed like a good idea; Microsoft introduced an Artificial Intelligence (AI), Tay, to comment on social media ...
A Brief History of the Income Tax
The significance of the date April 15 is not lost on anyone in the modern United States. But ...