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.
What dinosaur poop tells us about ancient life
Chico MacMurtrie's art transcends the southern border
A language goes extinct every two weeks. here’s a plan to save them.
Merging nature and sustainable design: An interview with Daan Roosegaarde
Dad builds amusement park for daughter
Clean meat: A new protein is making its way onto the chef's table
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A school made for homeless children
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Racing out of homelessness
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Stopping gang violence with love
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Giving homeless people something most of us take for granted