An Author by Any Other Name
For many romance writers, pen names are the norm—but they are used for more than just anonymity.
An Author by Any Other Name
Identity
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Where Do “New” Languages Come From?
Anthropologists and linguists are working to understand how complex systems of communication emerge—and what they reveal about how to keep rare or threatened languages alive.
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Being Afghan in America: In the Field With Morwari Zafar
The U.S. invasion and occupation of Afghanistan has had surprising effects on Afghan-American communities, especially in enclaves like Fremont, California.
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BONUS: What Carl Zimmer Learned About DNA, Identity, and Heredity
The best-selling author and New York Times columnist shares stories, jokes, and lessons learned from writing his latest book about heredity.
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Power Players: U.S. Football and French Rugby
Sports have been tied to power as long as they’ve been played. For modern-day athletes, how does their power extend beyond the field?
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Closer to Home
What can squatting—occupying otherwise unoccupied buildings without any title, right, or payment—teach us about how cities work?