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.
"q" probably won't make you rich, but it's an experiment worth watching
Teaching engineering with dirt bikes
Steven Pinker makes the case for optimism
How veterans help each other heal through therapy
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How to Start a Coffin Club
Rebuilding coal country
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Inside the Cajun Navy: How volunteers are training to rescue hurricane victims
Helping kids through rowing
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Coffin-building club helps seniors face death and enjoy life
Series| Superhuman
Hunting down his son’s killer