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.
Can friendship keep at-risk youth off the streets?
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How Old Skool Café helped this teenager overcome adversity after trauma
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Disrupting the fear of failure
Will Hunt finds humanity underground
Series| Catalysts
The mental health movement for Chicago’s inner city youth
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Wilderness experience helps army vet adjust to life after war
Wilderness therapy: A path to healing for Veterans
This artist heals wounds of violence with tattoos
Generalist vs. specialist: Which is the best path to success?
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Women supporting women to overcome the trauma of abuse
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