Economists Investigate Why We Tip
The economic research behind the history of tipping
Is That a “Read”? The Contentious Politics of Drag Performance
The reality television show RuPaul’s Drag Race, which recently completed its sixth season on the Logo television network, is far from running ...
Adventures in Historical Research
Megan Kate Nelson, a historian of Civil War and the American Southwest, is behind the (Un)Catalogued Column for JSTOR Daily.
International Talk Like a Pirate Day: Anarchy in the Arrrchives
The political science behind pirates.
Cartoonist and Memoirist Alison Bechdel Changed How We Talk About Women in Pop Culture
With one comic, artist and brand-new MacArthur Fellow Alison Bechdel transformed how we talk about women in pop culture.
MacArthur Fellow Tami Bond studies the “Dark Horse” of Climate Change
Environmental engineer and newly-minted MacArthur Fellow Tami Bond is an expert on "black carbon."
Scottish Independence Referendum 2014 : The Roots of the #indyref
On Thursday, September 18, 2014, the United Kingdom faces one of the most significant potential changes to its structure in centuries. If the majority decid
How to Wash Your Hands
The research behind hand washing and MRSA, a resistant bacteria.
Tesla Motors and the ‘Great American Jobs Scam’
Electric car maker Tesla Motors announced it would build a huge battery factory in Nevada. What does research tell us about tax subsidies?
Women in Video Games: A Critique
Women make up a growing percentage of video gamers. Research investigates the role of gender and sexism in gaming.