While the magazine has closed, its living archive endures—open to all and preserving the many ideas, voices, and discoveries that deepen our understanding of what it means to be human.
The United States is divided between those who came together to support the inauguration of President Donald Trump on January 20 and those who gathered for human rights on January 21. Can we knit it back together?
The Power of the DictionaryDictionaries are typically viewed as being value-neutral. But they are just as steeped in culture and prejudice as the rest of the world—and they have the power to shape what we see as “normal.”
European Brides in the Islamic StateWomen who have moved from Europe to Islamic State territory are often portrayed as either victims or terrorists. The reality is more complicated.
The Untold Story Behind Fiji’s Astonishing Gold MedalFiji’s national identity is deeply entangled with rugby, but not everyone is encouraged to play.
Between Male and FemaleCan television shows like Orange Is the New Black and Faking It push forensic anthropologists—and the rest of us—to rethink our categories of biological sex?
Did Women and Children Exist in Prehistory?Mother Nature doesn’t play fair when it comes to the preservation of archaeological remains.
Dancing “My Humps” in Rural ChinaMiddle-aged women use private online space to organize their public square-dancing performances. The new technology has changed their dance moves—and their lives.
Confronting Rape CultureRolling Stone’s now infamous article “A Rape on Campus” inspired a new program at the University of Virginia to help end campus rape. Unfortunately, it’s not likely to work.
Unmanning Space LanguageDo the terms we commonly use to discuss space exploration reflect the reality of humankind and our engagements with outer space?
