Suggested Readings: Teenagers, Dieters, and Murderers
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How Segregation Hurts Kids
Educational segregation hurts all kids, white, black, and Hispanic.
The Tomb of Queen Nefertiti?
The long undiscovered tomb of Queen Nefertiti may have been found.
#TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou: Hashtag Counterattacks to Racist Stereotypes
What do Americans visualize when they hear “Africa”? Can a hashtag change all of that? #TheAfricaTheMediaNeverShowsYou
Jacques Cousteau on Man’s Divorce From Nature
Jacques Cousteau's 1992 speech at the United Nations warning the consequences of "man's divorce from nature" seems more prescient than ever.
Divestment: the Polaroid Revolutionary Workers’ Movement
Polaroid employees spearheaded an anti-apartheid divestment campaign against their own employer over their company's business in South Africa in the 1970s.
Why Urban Crabs Are More Aggressive
Urban crabs are more aggressive than their rural counterparts because of heavy metal contamination.
Who’s Afraid of Killer Robots?
Two recent DARPA projects have sparked fears about killer robots, machines that can decide whether to engage a target without human oversight.
Does Hunting Have a Place in Wildlife Conservation?
Can hunting be a viable option for wildlife conservation?
Did You Hear the Joke about the Lawyer?
Why lawyer jokes typically involve the killing or maiming of lawyers.