Why humans are unique among animals
Dolphins have cultural transmission; many animals learn. But only humans teach
A black sesame brittle for lonely hearts
"Un-break my heart/ Say you'll love me again..."
America's story: In Search of Our Roots
"For a surprising number of African Americans ...our family trees include many white ancestors," says Dr. Gates
How to make soft-baked chocolate cookies
These soft-baked chocolate cookies are a staple for desserts, afternoon tea times, or coffee breaks
Understanding loneliness in older adults
What patients really wanted were close relationships with people they care about
Pete Buttigieg defends Green New Deal
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg, the first openly gay major party presidential prospect, backs a Green New Deal
What Netflix wants you to want
The debut of Idris Elba's not-great comedy a day after Netflix cancels "One Day at a Time" sends a sad message
The power of hydrogen
Hydrogen may be key to shifting away from fossil fuels toward clean sources of energy, but challenges remain
NYU students confront Chelsea Clinton
Chelsea Clinton was confronted by NYU students who condemned her criticisms of Rep. Ilhan Omar
These earbuds have heavyweight sound
The CX1 True Wireless Earbuds pack powerful audio into a lightweight design
How clean air transformed America
Industry balks at restrictions — but the result of regulation has made our cities much more livable
College admission and inequality iceberg
No matter how hard you work, no matter how smart or talented you are, a dumb, lazy rich kid is going to beat you
"Mister Miracle" in an absurd age
Tom King was a CIA officer in the Middle East after 9/11. Now he's among the most acclaimed comic-book writers
Tlaib discusses Islamophobia in Congress
Rep. Rashida Tlaib appeared on CNN to discuss Islamophobia "on both sides of the aisle" in Congress
Teachers protest with national attention
Kentucky teachers’ actions is a sign of how teacher protests are evolving.
Can Ilhan and Beto get along?
Democrats have a chance to shed their cautious, defensive past and seize the future. History suggests they won't
Donald Trump defends Jeanine Pirro
Jeanine Pirro wasn't on Fox News on Saturday, prompting President Donald Trump to jump to her defense
Mining the moon
Developing lunar resources will likely lead to a number of innovative and exotic technologies that could be useful
The college con game has many victims
A university insider reveals what happens when rich underachievers with overbearing parents have to grow up
Anti-immigrant history repeats itself
33 million Americans claim Irish heritage and yet we have not learned from 19th century nativist hysteria
O'Rourke confronts his controversies
Former Rep. Beto O'Rourke of Texas is confronting early sexism and hacking controversies besetting his campaign
Should you eat US chicken?
A political storm is brewing between the United Kingdom and the United States with regard to food safety
How people become anti-authoritarians
Anti-authoritarians—including some well-known anarchists—don’t necessarily reject all authority.
Wheeler stalls on protecting water
Trump’s new EPA administrator delays efforts to regulate deadly PFAS in drinking water