American flag in front of a chalkboard

Patriotism and History Class

The question of what, exactly, history class is for and what that has to do with patriotism goes back more than a century.
Bride and groom during wedding rings exchange

How to Have a Happy Marriage: Overestimate Your Spouse’s Good Qualities

Newlyweds’ perceptions of each other during “honeymoon period.” Can research tell us anything about how to have a happy marriage?
Brian Williams

Brian Williams and Our Treacherous Memories

There’s been some hand-wringing from pundits about truth and memory in the wake of Brian Williams recent embellishments.
croissants with calorie count

Can Information Fight Fat?

New FDA regulations requiring prepared food retailers to disclose calorie content are counting on it to fight fat.
Chalkboard drawing of man's evolution

Democracy vs. Scientists: The Case of Evolution in Schools

Scientific expertise sometimes clashes with policy-making when it comes to teaching evolution in schools
Daily News headline reads, "War on Terror"

Talk About Terrorism: Metaphors We Live and Die By

The four main metaphors of counter terrorism and their implications.
Photo of an A test grade.

What’s a Test Score Worth?

Are any standardized tests really useful?
Dr. Alondra Nelson

Interview with Alondra Nelson: Race + Gender + Technology + Medicine

Alondra Nelson studies gender and black studies at the intersection of science and technology.
Rows of elementary students working diligently on their assignment

Challenges Beyond the Classroom: Poverty, Race and Educational Achievement

Levels of educational achievement in the U.S. are deeply connected with race & income levels.
A student puts her head in her hands as she looks down at the assignment in front of h

Is Common Core Doomed?

Is there still hope for Common Core Standards? And what will make them effective?