From Pinball to Video Games: How Sex Shaped the Gamer Revolution
From the start, sex played a strong role in marketing games to teenagers.
After Returning From War, Veterans Find Solace In Art
The role of art in helping veterans heal from the traumas of war.
The Sartorial Canvas: How the Iconic Dr. “Doc” Martens Reflect a Culture
The iconic Dr. "Doc" Martens boots seem to have shifted their own image, expanding its reach and popularity.
The Five Percent: Looking at Where the Largest Campaign Donors Come From
The majority of campaign donors live in just five percent of the country's zip codes. Here is where they ideologically stand on issues.
The Global Coral Bleaching Event
We look at the current global coral bleaching event, possibly the worst in recorded history.
Suggested Readings: Religion and Morality, Women and Sex, Allergies and Flatworms
Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. Brought to you each Tuesday from the editors of JSTOR Daily.
The Latchkey Generation: How Bad Was It?
The latchkey generation--also known as Generation X--was raised by working parents who left them alone after school. We consider the implications.
Why Electroshock Therapy Isn’t Bad for You
Electroconvulsive therapy, or electroshock, has a bad reputation, but medically its efficacy is well documented, even if nobody knows how it works.