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.
Who will save your parent’s life story?
Veterans to the rescue
A day in the life of a 'violence interruptor'
24 years for a crime he didn’t commit
How to teach kids to read in as little as 50 days
In partnership with Skoll Foundation
How San Francisco residents saved local businesses
This fearless principal used UFC & skateboards to save a failing school
Series| Catalysts
Can the apartment industry help solve homelessness?
In partnership with Stand Together
Breaking abuse victims’ financial handcuffs
The badass army fighting revenge porn