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America isn't immune to attempts to remove books from libraries and schools, here are ten frequent targets and why you ought to go check them out.

At Miller-McCune magazine, Emily Badger discusses  several key themes of the Climate Shift report, focusing on how the reaction from several bloggers connects to the findings of Chapter 4.  The full article is worth a […]

A forthcoming Boston College report suggests that smart businesses should evaluate their parental leave practices if they want to attract quality employees...regardless of gender.

Books that were rarely taught in 1963, when baby boomers were students, became classics when those same boomers were teachers and parents.

Ever felt sad during the holidays but weren't sure why? Chances are you were suffering from a case of Christmas Blues.

The 72-meter wingspan is lined with solar panels to give the plane the power it needs to stay airborne for nearly three months.

Organ transplantation is in dire need of biotechnological advances. 3D bioprinting and genetic modification of pigs provide a path forward.

To date, only one research vessel has ever encountered a milky sea.

Map shows oldest buildings for each U.S. state – but also hints at what's missing.

What qualifies someone for the top position in American government?

Psychedelics are going mainstream. Here's your reading list.

On May 4, 1970, the National Guard shot and killed four students during an anti-war protest. The massacre went on to change American culture forever.

"Brasilia, the biggest paper town ever."

Americans lost $116.9 billion gambling in 2016.

The controversial herbicide is everywhere, apparently.

Now is a good time to brush up on who's on the ballot.

The New York Times published an opinion column written by an anonymous “senior official in the Trump administration,” a rare move that's sparked theories as to who the author might be.

Crazy Rich Asians is the first film to feature an all-Asian cast in 25 years. It is also a bonafide success, both financially and culturally. Inspired by its fanfare, Big Think looks at seven other films that shook American society.

A study finds a link between intolerant attitudes among some Americans and support for anti-democratic measures and army rule.

Is Google's moral compass broken?

A rare counter-example to the flood of Temperance maps, this Prohibition-era chart celebrates alcohol in its many forms

From the history of LSD to the origins of hip-hop, these 10 documentaries will educate and inspire.

In his new book, Dying For a Paycheck, Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer says we have to change the workplace environment—now.

Is there a connection between mental health and gun violence? Here's what the experts think and the stats show.

A number of marijuana companies are kicked off social media without explanation, which is going to force the cannabis industry to answer questions of identity.

The title sequence to Last Week Tonight with John Oliver is memorable for its minimalistic, sleek design. But what do those graphics actually say?

Maintaining a hopeful, optimistic attitude positively affects a person's health, academic performance, and relationships. But what makes someone hopeful or optimistic?

Meteorologists propose a stunning new explanation for the mysterious events in the Bermuda Triangle.

Rabble-rousing politicians may be uniquely benefitting from the Information Age.

Scientists at UC Berkeley could change the focus of the birth control debate, thanks to a discovery about sperm. And now that they know how it kicks into gear, they can make birth control for men.  Scientists at UC Berkeley could change the focus of the birth control debate.