During a 2007 episode of The Office, Michael Scott (Steve Carell) said Wikipedia was “the best thing ever.” His reason? “Anyone in the world can write anything they want on any subject.” The show’s writers thought they had Michael expressing…
Where You Can Live On The Moon
Researchers at Purdue University are designing a moon habitat whose surprising location makes it resilient and safe.
When a Dating App Is Like a Can Opener
A dating app can lead to face swiping fatigue. With a slew of pictures and bios to consider, users can find it harder to select the right person. Analysts have suggested that the endless supply makes the search go on…
What Covid Teaches Us About a College Town
As much as university and college shutdowns affect schools and students, they can also have a devastating impact on local towns and cities.
Where Less Internet Access Creates a Bigger “Homework Gap”
Unequal internet access in the U.S. and beyond has created a remote learning “homework gap” that relates to geography and income.
Where Competitive Eating is About More Than Food
The men and the women gobbled a record number of hot dogs and buns during the competitive eating at Nathan’s July 4th contest.
Where to Find Gender Inequality
Through a 2020 UN report, we can locate the world’s gender inequality by looking at politics, education, economics, and physical integrity.
The Mystery of the Disappearing Female CEO
Confirming the gender gap at the top, the NY Times Glass Ceiling Index compares the number of Fortune 500 female CEOs and Fortune 500 male CEOs named John.
A Little-Known Downside of Economic Growth
Per capita economic growth has a little-known connection to the world’s hundreds of endangered languages that could become extinct.
The Cities That Innovate the Most
Prosperity is becoming increasingly concentrated as talent attracts talent and highly educated workers are moving to the same innovation centers.
