Though poets often draw on imagery from nature, science and poetry often appear to be set in opposition to each other. Can the world of facts mesh with the world of emotions? In this essay, poet and scientist Pireeni Sundaralingam analyzes the complex relationship between the two.
An Rong Xu describes how she uses photography and art to explore Chinese-American culture, and what it means to her.
Read about the extraordinary lives and feats of 9 remarkable women.
Tornadoes, ice ages, asteroids, megaquakes, and sometimes angry aliens: Hollywood sure enjoys disasters! Read this article about the differences between Hollywood’s view of earthquakes and the views of the scientific community. Learn the real-world science behind movie myths and mayhem.
Judi Dench is known for her legendary performances both on-stage and on-screen. Read this article to learn how Shakespeare influenced Dench throughout her life and career.
What does it take to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee? Nearly 250 students from all 50 states found out in a competition that lasted three days, covered fourteen rounds, and ended in a rapid spelling tiebreaker, with the winner spelling 30 words in only 90 seconds!
This interview explores a new story of survival and love during the Holocaust.
In her new book, Marjane Satrapi collaborates with other graphic novelists and cartoonists to highlight the Iranian women’s movement.
Attention, Shakespeare enthusiasts everywhere! The bard’s birthday is coming up on April 23rd. Check out this link to get some fun ideas for your Shakespeare celebration.
Disney is known for creating magical effects on-screen, but did you know they also use tricks and deception in their theme parks, too? This article discusses a few of the ways Disney–and other theme parks and entertainment venues–use optical illusions to create magical effects in real life.
When the Academy Awards were held on March 10, 2024, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell set a record by becoming the youngest people ever to win two Academy Awards. That’s an impressive achievement, but it wasn’t the only record set that night. Read about other records in this article.
In 1939, Lilly Cassirer Neubauer was forced to sell her priceless Pissarro painting in order to escape Nazi-occupied Germany. Now, her descendants continue to fight for their right to the stolen heirloom.
Lunar New Year is a holiday that spans across continents, cultures, and generations. This year, traditions old and new are celebrated through social media.
The winner of this year’s TS Eliot prize explores how race, masculinity, and immigration influence his understanding of Othello, one of Shakespeare’s most iconic characters.
Magician David Kwong breaks down magic into what he calls the “7 Principles of Illusion” and explains what goes into the execution of a magic trick.
Beware: He does give some general spoilers for how some magic tricks are done.
Read about four Houston-based artists whose works of art shed light on immigrant experiences.
These international K-pop legends paused their music careers to serve their country.
Rebecca Rubin, the first ever Jewish American Girl Doll, educates a new generation on the Holocaust.
How much do you know about Hera, one of the original Olympians, wife of Zeus, goddess of marriage and fertility, and fan of peacocks and cows? There’s a lot more to this goddess than most people think. Check this article out to learn 10 fun facts about Hera that most people probably aren’t familiar with.
Several Shakespearean plots points, including the climax of Romeo and Juliet, focus on powerful potions. Did the bard dream them up, or might they have really existed?
