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Michael Erard | Feb 10, 2025
Marvin Gaye’s 1983 performance of the national anthem transforms the song into a soulful elegy, a bittersweet reflection on freedom and its possibilities.
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The seemingly simple act of waiting in line is guided by unwritten rules and visual signals that shape how we navigate social space.
Roberto Casati | Feb 3, 2025
Adult anxieties about STEM can stifle children’s curiosity — but there are ways to break the cycle.
Frank C. Keil | Jan 23, 2025
Elon Musk's Hyperloop Alpha is another overhyped venture, recycling 200-year-old dreams and exaggerated claims of innovation.
Vaclav Smil | Jan 21, 2025
I tried to overhaul a system meant to help people in need, but it was designed to fail.
Mariana Chilton | Jan 13, 2025
