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 ...
Leonardo Da Vinci, Artist/Scientist
Leonardo was the first scientific illustrator.
Seven Favorite Flower Poems
Our editors pick flower poems from Poetry magazine, American Poetry Review, and the Kenyon Review.
Do Libraries Still Matter?
With the rise of digital search tools, is there a future for big buildings filled with books and journals? Respondents to an Ithaka S + R survey say yes.
National Parks Are Like Islands for Wildlife
There’s no doubt that national parks are good at getting people in touch with the natural world. But how good are they at conserving wildlife?
Donald Trump and “Whiteness”
Donald Trump's controversial racial rhetoric and mostly white supporters lead us to ask what whiteness means to white people?
Carla Hayden: Librarian of Congress
Carla Hayden has a history of social justice work in public libraries.
The Tully Monster, Monstrous No More
The identity of the Tully monster, a 50-year-old paleontological mystery, has been solved.
Do You Suffer from Library Anxiety?
What is library anxiety? Librarians and experts discuss how technology is changing students' attitudes toward libraries and librarians.