Culture

Animation may be entering a new renaissance. Here’s why.
Popular animated films have been rendered in an increasingly realistic style recently. Here’s where animation is heading in the future.
From besting Tetris AI to epic speedruns – inside gaming’s most thrilling feats
Gaming embraces design elements that promote social connection, creativity, a sense of autonomy – and, ultimately, the sheer joy of mastery.
How language and social status change the developing brain
Research shows that a child’s early environment and socioeconomic status (SES) impact their language development and processing skills.
There’s an entire solar system hiding inside Sweden
After studying 850 hours of footage, this paper offers 3 rules for a great conversation
“5 stages of grief” is a myth — and knowing that helps us better cope with loss
Why death matters
Neuroscience shows that speed reading is bullshit
New AI-based theory explains your weird dreams
Alternative funeral options are changing how we honor our dead
Science fiction books that predicted the future with terrifying accuracy
The most undervalued problem-solving tool? Lateral thinking.
Genetic research confirms your dog’s breed influences its personality — but so do you