Fifty Shades of Affective Labor for Capital
Fifty Shades of Grey sells an absurd fantasy version of a romantic relationship—as between man and woman, so between capitalism and female workers.
Queer Time: The Alternative to “Adulting”
What constitutes adulthood has never been self-evident or value-neutral. Queer lives follow their own temporal logic.
Do We Still Need to Worry About the Hole in the Ozone Layer?
The world tends to forget about the annual ozone hole that appears over Antarctica, though we're facing huge and complex environmental concerns.
Sex and the Supermarket
Supermarkets represented a major innovation in food distribution—a gendered innovation that encouraged women to find sexual pleasure in subordination.
Did Aviation Anxiety End the Era of Kid-Friendly Airports?
Despite intensifying concerns over security, airports play a vital role in teaching children about the interconnected world in which we live.
Fashion Forward: How Three Revolutionary Fabrics Are Greening the Industry
Kelp, yeast, and sequestered methane gas are on the forefront of the move to create environmentally friendly clothing
The Secret Sign Language of the Ottoman Court
Deaf servants were favored companions of the Ottoman sultan, and their facility in nonverbal communication made them indispensable to the court.
Restoring the Prehistoric Horse
It’s the National Day of the Horse! Do You Know Where the Real Wild Horses Live?
How Forensic DNA Evidence Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions
Forensic DNA evidence has been a game-changer for law enforcement, but research shows it can contribute to miscarriages of justice.
How to Build a City That Doesn’t Flood? Turn it Into a Sponge City
Cities encourage potentially devastating floods by laying down asphalt and pavement. Could this be avoided by making them "spongier" and more absorbent?