Squids Wearing Sweaters: What Could Be Better?
Three jumbo squids found themselves wearing fancy "sweaters" recently, thanks to a team of scientists from Stanford and the National Geographic Society
What is Emotional Labor Worth?
Emotional labor is a concept that sociologist Arlie Hochschild developed in the 1983 book The Managed Heart.
AT&T: Birth of the First Social Network
The first transcontinental telephone call was put through on January 25, 1915.
A Fight About Taxing the Wealthy, a Century-Old Debate
The debate about how much of the government's money should come from the rich is a conversation that goes back more than 100 years.
‘Traditional Values’ Meet New Technology in the Home Schooling Movement
Michael W. Apple traces both the growth of home schooling and its related political activism to virtual communities made possible by the Internet.
Research Fraud: When Science Goes Bad
At its worst, science research fraud might have deadly consequences. What can be done about it?
The Mystery of Super-Spreaders
It’s estimated that roughly 20% of the population are so-called "super-spreaders" who cause 80% of infectious disease cases.
The Birth (and Death?) of Modern Corporations
To imagine the end of modern corporations as we currently know them, it helps to go back to their birth.
Tackling Racism in School Discipline
Skyline High School in Oakland, California addressed serious racial disparities in school discipline, with students leading the way.
Why Did the Violist Cross the Road?
Every subculture has its in-jokes. Classical musicians are no exception, and the punchline usually involves a viola.