General Relativity 100 Years On
Einstein's groundbreaking theory of general relativity has remained an essential hallmark of modern physics.
Who Buys Lottery Tickets?
Buying lottery tickets is a desperate measure when you are poor.
The Science Fiction of David Bowie
David Bowie died January 10th, two days after his 69th birthday and the release of his album Blackstar.
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Can Academics Help the Homeless?
Anthropologists have been studying the habits of the homeless to better understand and improve their condition and needs.
Empathy and Imagery
Theories from psychology, education, philosophy, and sociology, show how complex and subconscious the feeling of empathy can be.
Universities Are Now Using Recruitment Videos to Attract Prospective Students
In this digital age, how do institutions of higher education engage prospects and get their messages out?
From Enemy to Icon: The Life of Emma Goldman
While alive, Emma Goldman was considered an enemy of the state. In death, she became a celebrated American icon.
Are We Witnessing the Death of the SAT?
Initially meant to test IQ, the SAT slowly proved to be an inefficient predictor of student success at the college-level.
How We Perceive Climate Change: A Global Analysis
A country to country analysis of how global populations perceive the threat of climate change.