Never Mind That Extra Second, What Happened to Those 11 Days?
The 1752 British transition from Julian to Gregorian calendar added 11 days to people's lives.
The American Revolution and Genealogy Research
The history of loyalists and rebels in the American Revolution and genealogy research.
For Pets in Ancient Egypt, Life Was Hard (or Really Easy)
Life wasn’t always easy for pets in ancient Egypt.
Surfing as Religion
Surfing is considered by some to constitute an aquatic nature religion.
Who Suffers in Rude Workplaces?
Not everyone is impacted equally when it comes to workplace bullying and incivility.
Your Brain on Retirement
How you spend your retirement might be the key to preserving the mind.
Six Hundred Years of Government Intervention in the Labor Markets
A Harvard law professor argues that the laissez-faire era in the 19th century represented a blip in a long history of powerful labor regulations.
Self-Folding Origami Robots!
Origami robots can not only walk, but swim, climb, and carry twice their body weight—granted, the robot only weighs a third of a gram.
Early Bird? Night Owl? It Might Be in Your Genes.
Researchers in England have identified several genes associated with the timing of peak activity.
Suggested Readings: Lesser-Known Emotions, Slime Mold, Searching for The N-Word Online
Suggested readings from JSTOR Daily Editors. Our picks for the best stories online that tie scholarship to the news.