The Psychological Power of the Confederate Flag
An experiment in Political Psychology points to just how powerful the confederate flag continues to be in stirring up racist attitudes among whites.
Seals 1, Scientists 0
A long-term study to track the movements of commercially valuable fish species might have been a waste of time, thanks to crafty seals.
Olive Oatman: The Girl With the Mojave Tattoo
The mysterious story of Olive Oatman who returned after years of captivity with the Mojave.
Like Shrimp? How About a 7-Footer?
Researchers recently discovered something completely different: the fossil of a 7-foot long shrimp-like creature.
Privies: Vaults of the Past
Privies were the standard urban and rural toilet right into the 20th century in the U.S.
Artists Respond to Plastic Ocean Pollution
We deposit eight million metric tons of plastic ocean pollution annually—see how artists teamed up with scientists to address this environmental crisis.
F is for Falconry
Since so few do falconry in the U.S. today, and hawking hasn't made it to the wide world of TV sports, some background is probably in order here.
Picasso’s Pricey ‘Femmes d’Alger’
Picasso's "Femmes d'Alger" is set to take the record for most expensive painting ever sold.
The Value of Women’s Colleges: A View from the 1930s
Sweet Briar College's decision to shut its doors has put a spotlight on the decline of women's colleges.
A New Engine Sends NASA’s Dawn Spacecraft on Its Way
Dawn spacecraft's mission to Ceres is made possible by a brand new ion engine that runs off individual atoms.