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 U.S. invasion and occupation of Afghanistan has had surprising effects on Afghan-American communities, especially in enclaves like Fremont, California.
BONUS: What Carl Zimmer Learned About DNA, Identity, and HeredityThe best-selling author and New York Times columnist shares stories, jokes, and lessons learned from writing his latest book about heredity.
Power Players: U.S. Football and French RugbySports have been tied to power as long as they’ve been played. For modern-day athletes, how does their power extend beyond the field?
Closer to HomeWhat can squatting—occupying otherwise unoccupied buildings without any title, right, or payment—teach us about how cities work?
Confronting the Specter of Cultural AppropriationFrom Halloween costumes to haute couture, ethnic foods to movies, the danger of appropriating another culture seems to be everywhere. How do we weigh the difference between celebrating and stealing someone else’s culture?
Ancestry Tests Pose a Threat to Our Social FabricCommercial DNA testing isn’t just harmless entertainment. It’s keeping alive ideas that deserve to die.
Is Your DNA You?Anthropologists wrestle with the complexities of commercial DNA testing.
The Myth of Racial Purity in Roman BritainThe science is clear—early London was a multicultural society. Still, some people refuse to believe it.
Why Aid Remains Out of Reach for Some Rohingya RefugeesEven with the right to health care secured, medical assistance is elusive for urban refugees in India.
Ten Skeletons Bury a Right-Wing Talking PointContrary to some popular beliefs, today’s British population does not descend from one Anglo-Saxon heritage.
