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Global consumers are willing to put their money where their heart is
The choices we make when we shop can have a big impact on our world. Read about some positive developments driven by people’s shopping decisions.
36 random animal facts that may surprise you
Nature is full of surprises! Click the links within this list to find out more about fascinating creatures around the world.
Truth vs. Perception vs. Reality
Watch this video to learn about the ladder rungs our brains climb so they can gather information and make use of it to determine what’s going on around us.
7 Things Really Bold People Do
What kind of person takes bold actions? Here are some key characteristics of people who dive right in and make their dreams reality.
The Crucial Difference Between a Good Person and a Good Leader
Can a benevolent ruler successfully retain power? Or are readers hoping for the impossible when they wish Macbeth would be a truly good king?
The Marvel of Marfa
Unlike Andy Goldsworthy, artist Donald Judd created some of his best-known works with unmistakably man-made forms and materials. But changes in nature play a key role in his art as well, in the form of the ever-changing light of West Texas.
Human Flow
All over the world, people displaced by war, famine, and other hardships must travel to unknown places to start new lives. This trailer for a documentary film by artist Ai Weiwei touches on the challenges they face along the journey.
Aquatic Habitats
Get an overview of the wide variety of aquatic habitats in the world and how human activity affects them.
Plessy and Ferguson: Descendants of a divisive Supreme Court decision unite
The Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Plessy v. Ferguson upheld racial segregation in the United States. Learn how descendants of the opposing sides have come together.
What Is Schizophrenia?
The main character in “The Night Face Up” is unable to determine which of his two sets of experiences is reality. Read about a disorder with similar symptoms.
The 13 Essential Traits of Good Friends
What does it really take to form the bond of close friendships? A counselor breaks it down.
Cupid under the microscope
How does Romeo go from being head-over-heels for Rosaline to forgetting all about her when he meets Juliet? It’s the difference between infatuation and love.
Is “Time’s Up” the Next Step for the #MeToo Movement?
Find out about the push to turn the power of #metoo into action that improves lives at all levels, across the country.
Polar ice reveals secrets of carbon-climate feedbacks
Climate change models are more complicated than you might think. Increasing temperatures change the way carbon is held in soil, water, and ice.
The “Scottish” Play
The Scottish setting of Macbeth seems crucial—after all, it’s Scottish history—but numerous adaptations set around the globe have proved that the setting is far from essential.
How Charles Dickens Helped the English Get Fresh Air
Charles Dickens’s writing brought the struggles of the poor to light in ways that helped improve their lot. But you may not know that he also brought literal light to the poor, along with air to breathe.
Your home is a jungle inhabited by 100 different species
When you close your doors and windows, you don’t shut out the natural world. Find out what critters are sharing your living space.
Oxytocin: Facts About the “Cuddle Hormone”
The hormone oxytocin has long been associated with mothers bonding with their babies. But its full story is much more complex.
Strangers Spot People with Compassionate Genes in Seconds
According to one experiment, some people are genetically more caring than others. Even more surprising, just a brief look at their behavior can tell us who these people are.