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.
The rise of simulated sports in the face of COVID-19
Hong Kong protests in Animal Crossing
Learning from disaster: An interview with Bryan Walsh
Misinformation is as contagious as coronavirus
New to homeschooling? here are 5 resources that can help
The key to good teamwork
Algorithm clears thousands of marijuana convictions in just one minute
The power of sketching in visual communication
Why do selfies matter? Ask Frederick Douglass
The algorithm playwright