Feathers on a Burnt-Out Hearse: Black Grief and Nari Ward’s ‘Peace Keeper’
A new exhibition at the New Museum includes artist Nari Ward's "Peace Keeper," a burned-out hearse with feathers that signifies "incomplete mourning." Read more ›
Creating a Gold Standard for Emergency Prep at Home
Researchers have created what they hope will become a "gold standard" tool to evaluate household emergency preparedness. Read more ›
How to Analyze 18th Century Music Using the Right Metaphors
A new book about 18th century "galant" music argues that it is best understood using metaphors and analytical approaches from that era. Read more ›
How ‘Safety Learning’ Can Help Overcome Anxiety
New research suggests that anxiety and fear can be overcome by learning to recognize safety as more than just the absence of threat. Read more ›
Study: Opioid Misuse Raises Teen Suicide Risk, Especially for Asians
A new study looks at the connection between opioid misuse, race, and the risk of teen suicide. Read more ›
A Surprising Finding on Diabetes in Vietnamese Americans
New research has found that nine out of 10 Vietnamese Americans with diabetes are not obese. Read more ›
Learning About Justice Movements from Queer Coalitions
A new book explores the way coalitions of LGBTQ, immigrant, and labor rights activists have mobilized to make positive change. Read more ›
Could ‘Unschooling’ Be the Future of Education?
Unschooling is a variation of homeschooling in which children learn through everyday life instead of following a set curriculum Read more ›
Hitler, the Origins of WWII, and the Parallels with Today
A new book details the ways current society resembles the Nazi era. Read more ›