In Minecraft and other games, players are highly receptive to learning embedded in the game scenario.
How ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ Inspired the Cathedral’s 19th-Century Revival
The Notre Dame cathedral we know today is a product of the French Middle Ages.
The Notre Dame cathedral we know today is a product of the French Middle Ages.
Is 75 the New 65? Wealthy Countries Need to Rethink What it Means to Be Old
Living longer and loving it.
Living longer and loving it.
Brunei Wants to Punish Gay Sex with Death by Stoning—Can Boycotts Stop It?
Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has long been known as a party boy. Now, he’s imposing strict Islamic religious rule on the people of Brunei.
Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has long been known as a party boy. Now, he’s imposing strict Islamic religious rule on the people of Brunei.
Fathers Are Vitally Important to Their Kids’ Health and to Public Health Research
Research with Canadian families found that modelling of healthy food intake by fathers, but not by mothers, was associated with a healthier diet among their children.
Research with Canadian families found that modelling of healthy food intake by fathers, but not by mothers, was associated with a healthier diet among their children.
A Thousand Years Ago, the Catholic Church Paid Little Attention to Homosexuality
Punishing homosexual acts did not become routine in Catholicism until the 12th century.
Punishing homosexual acts did not become routine in Catholicism until the 12th century.
Artificial Intelligence Can Now Emulate Human Behaviors—Soon It Will Be Dangerously Good
Beware the future of AI.
Beware the future of AI.
To Help Students Overcome Setbacks, They Need to Develop ‘Academic Buoyancy’
Commitment, coordination, and control are part of academic buoyancy.
Commitment, coordination, and control are part of academic buoyancy.
World Autism Day—Let’s Allow Disability to Change Our Societies for the Better
Our societies would be kinder and better places overall if we considered what we can and do learn from autism.
Our societies would be kinder and better places overall if we considered what we can and do learn from autism.
When Parents Play Favorites, What Happens to the Kids?
Considerable parental favoritism is associated with lower mental and physical well-being for all children in the family.
Considerable parental favoritism is associated with lower mental and physical well-being for all children in the family.
How Social Media Is Helping Big Tobacco Hook a New Generation of Smokers
Documents show tobacco companies have marketed their products to young people.
Documents show tobacco companies have marketed their products to young people.
Boys’ Attention and Prosocial Behaviour Linked to Earnings 30 Years Later
Behaviours identified as early as kindergarten are clues about larger contexts that have lifelong consequences for individuals and society.
Behaviours identified as early as kindergarten are clues about larger contexts that have lifelong consequences for individuals and society.
Thich Nhat Hanh, the Buddhist Monk Who Introduced Mindfulness to the West, Prepares to Die
Hanh's teachings will be remembered.
Hanh’s teachings will be remembered.
Ten Ways to Indulge and Stay Healthy This Holiday Season
From going out dancing to choosing smaller plates, two nutrition researchers offer some tips for reaping the fun of the holidays without destroying your health.
From going out dancing to choosing smaller plates, two nutrition researchers offer some tips for reaping the fun of the holidays without destroying your health.
When You Have Two Lovers, the Holidays Can Be Tricky
Many people are 'polyamorous' -- they have two or more romantic partners. Often this is challenging to disclose to family.
Many people are ‘polyamorous’ — they have two or more romantic partners. Often this is challenging to disclose to family.
The Gift of Cooking: Five Fun and Healthy Recipe Books for Kids
Research shows that cooking with your kids helps them try more foods, eat more healthily and waste less food. It also offers opportunities to practise math and bond as a family.
Research shows that cooking with your kids helps them try more foods, eat more healthily and waste less food. It also offers opportunities to practise math and bond as a family.