The Journal of Biblical Literature
The Journal of Biblical Literature, published by the Society of Biblical Literature, has provided critical analyses on testament since 1890.
2014 is the International Year of Crystallography
UNESCO has declared 2014 to be the International Year of Crystallography.
The Mystery of Megasphaera
When did animals first come into being? It might have been millions of years earlier than we thought.
Recession Lessons from an Ancient Fossil Bed
In a 120-million-year-old rock in Northeast China, paleontologists made a remarkable find.
OutBeat: America’s First LGBT Jazz Festival
On September 18-21, OutBeat, billed as "America's First Queer Jazz Festival", took place in Philadelphia.
Infection Control 600 Years Before the CDC
Modern health authorities combating the Ebola virus in West Africa might look to medieval infection control for inspiration.
Twin Peaks: Scholars Review the Original Series
On the eve of a new Twin Peaks series, it's instructive to return to early scholarly attempts to make sense of the show.
Should Smoking Pot Get You Fired?
The Supreme Court of Colorado, where marijuana use is now legal, is considering whether workers can be fired for smoking pot outside of working hours.
Ole Rømer and the Speed of Light
In 1676, Danish astronomer Ole Rømer predicted that an eclipse of one of Jupiter’s moons would occur ten minutes later than expected. How did he know?