Researchers at MIT are looking at how data collected from individuals and groups can be used for functions such as predicting sociopolitical change or measuring the effectiveness of policies in the developing world.
Read about an Indianapolis initiative to teach students how to resolve conflicts and ultimately create a more peaceful world.
In an online art exhibit, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center explores the lives of individuals who have visas to work in the United States. Read the article for background and click “H-1B” in the first paragraph to access the artwork.
Adults often complain that teenagers in the 21st century are lazy and overly concerned with material possessions. Do these opinions have a basis in reality, or are they unfair generalizations? Read to learn about the findings of a study published in 2013 that sought to answer this question.
Edmund Marfo came to the United States from Ghana in 1998. Read about his experiences as an immigrant and his enthusiastic approach to his job managing Greyhound Bus Lines’ arrival and departure gates of New York’s bustling Port Authority.
A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the number of fatal crashes involving teenage drivers in the U.S. has dropped significantly. Read to find out what researchers believe are the reasons for this positive trend.
First love is exciting, which is why it’s so unforgettable even if it ends badly. Read about how the memory of a first love can cause problems in future relationships.
Opinion columnist David Brooks examines the key qualities of people who have survived traumatic events while retaining a positive outlook.
In 2013, a terrorist attack at the finish line of the Boston Marathon changed hundreds of lives in an instant. Learn about one survivor’s happy return to the bombing site.
Do you have fond memories of your best friend in elementary school, yet barely acknowledge each other when you pass in the hall of your high school? If so, you’re far from alone.
