Why Are So Many Languages Spoken in Some Places and So Few in Others?
Is there a model that explains language diversity? How well does it work?
Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day from us at The Star.
The Fascinating History of Boredom
Boredom has historically been an emotion both viewed as an enemy and embraced for its possibilities. Michelle Fu writes.
Why Synthetic Chemicals Seem More Toxic Than Natural Ones
The most toxic chemicals on Earth occur in nature, so why do people fear synthetic chemicals? Niranjana Krishnan writes.
Schools Are Outdated. It’s Time for Reform
Outdated methods and over-emphasis on testing have ruined public schools. Paul Boyce on how to reform the system.
A Controversial Poem
Spaced-out poetry by David Fewster.
Google is Burying Alternative Health Sites to Protect People from “Dangerous” Medical Advice
For some physicians with unorthodox views, Google’s search engine algorithm has essentially ended traffic to their websites. Barry Brownstein writes.
Non-Profit Hospitals Are Making a Killing
How non-profit hospitals use their tax-free status to line their pockets.
How Our Culture Disempowers Teens
Rather than criticizing teenagers as lazy and in need of more control and structure, we should recognize the ways our culture infantilizes its teens. Kerry McDonald writes.
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