Lead: Our Four-Thousand Year Old Pollutant
The history of lead pollution goes back 4000 years.
Does Deforestation Lead to Drought?
Are we at the point of no return?
From Pinball to Video Games: How Sex Shaped the Gamer Revolution
From the start, sex played a strong role in marketing games to teenagers.
When a Memoir Tells Half the Story: Prince Edward County and School Desegregation
Kristen Green's memoir Something Must Be Done About Prince Edward County neglects the broader significance of the county's school desegregation crisis.
After Returning From War, Veterans Find Solace In Art
The role of art in helping veterans heal from the traumas of war.
The Sartorial Canvas: How the Iconic Dr. “Doc” Martens Reflect a Culture
The iconic Dr. "Doc" Martens boots seem to have shifted their own image, expanding its reach and popularity.
The Quirks of Pronunciation: Why Some People Say “Banana” and Others Say “Bananal”
I say "Harvard" and you say "Hahvahd"
The Five Percent: Looking at Where the Largest Campaign Donors Come From
The majority of campaign donors live in just five percent of the country's zip codes. Here is where they ideologically stand on issues.
The Global Coral Bleaching Event
We look at the current global coral bleaching event, possibly the worst in recorded history.
Suggested Readings: Religion and Morality, Women and Sex, Allergies and Flatworms
Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. Brought to you each Tuesday from the editors of JSTOR Daily.