Politics and PEN
Some prominent writers have withdrawn from the PEN American Center's annual gala because of the organization's decision to give Charlie Hebdo an award.
The Sound of an Unknown Whale
Researchers might have identified one—and maybe even two—brand new species of whale.
Watching the Twin Suns Rise on a Real-Life Tatooine
Twin suns, like the ones seen in Star Wars, may be more common than originally thought.
May the 4th Be With You…The Ego and Id in The Empire Strikes Back
A Freudian reading of The Empire Strikes Back for Star Wars Day
Old Data, New Discoveries: Solving The Paradox of the Plankton
In 1961, G. E. Hutchinson first outlined what he called the paradox of the plankton. Over 50 years later, it may be solved.
When Sex Didn’t Sell: Marketing Victoria’s Secret and Frederick’s of Hollywood
How will Frederick’s of Hollywood be remembered in a Victoria's Secret age?
The Biggest US Housing Subsidy is For The Rich
The National Tax Journal looked at how significant the US housing subsidy is and what the effects of repealing or altering it would be.
Wall Street’s Slave Market
New York City will unveil a plaque today marking the location of the city's slave market at Wall Street.
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Marvel Universe and Our Cultural Values
A postmodern view of the Marvel comics and cinematic franchise,