College Ratings and the Idea of the Liberal Arts
Many political and economic elites view liberal arts degrees as frivolous and want college to focus strictly on preparing graduates to make money.
The Richest Places in America
What do the richest places in America look like?
Suggested Readings: Prison slang, Inside Out, Terrifying Wasps
The science behind Pixar's 'Inside Out.
Gone (Cat)Fishing: How Language Detectives Tackle Online Anonymity
Linguistic clues might be the solution to identifying anonymous online users.
What Works to Keep Kids in School?
With national graduation rates still low, this article examines the best ways to keep kids in school.
A Long Overdue Ban on Trans Fats
The FDA is banning trans fats in food.
Off With Their Heads! Alice In Wonderland Turns 150
How Alice in Wonderland changed how we look at time and space.
The Medieval Historical Figures Behind Bruce Holsinger’s Novels
Discover the real men Bruce Holsinger based his characters on.
Arnold Schwarzenegger: A Kinder, Gentler Action Hero?
Two articles look at the movies of Arnold Schwarzenegger through the lens of gender studies and feminism.
It’s Official: A Global Mass Extinction is under Way
New research confirms that the next mass extinction is in progress, and we’re the cause.