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Stone Wall Science

Stone walls are an important landmark in the Northeastern U.S. But what can they tell us? In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Connecticut’s Robert M. Thorson explores the history.

A Forgotten Voice Is Heard

The arts can bring forgotten voices to the forefront. In today’s Academic Minute, Northern Kentucky University’s Ken Jones shows how.

Alex Morey of FIRE

This week’s episode of the Syllabus podcast features a conversation with Alex Morey, director of campus rights advocacy at FIRE.

Parents and Mentors Perceive Less Chess Potential in Girls

Women still face discrimination in certain competitive games today. In today’s Academic Minute, New York University’s Andrei Cimpian explores one example.

Understanding Artificial Versus Human Intelligence

What does a platypus have to do with artificial intelligence? In today’s Academic Minute, Texas Woman’s University’s Daniel Ernst explains.

Can Bad Be Good? The Attraction of a Darker Self

How do we view our shadow self without worrying about what it shows us? In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Iowa’s Rebecca Krause-Galoni says fiction can play a helpful role.

Sexism and Ambiguity

Gender discrimination isn’t always black and white. In today’s Academic Minute, the University of Toronto’s Laura Doering examines why some experiences may lead to ambiguity—and what to do about it.

Gentle Parenting Is Not So Gentle on Parents

Some parenting styles aren’t for everyone. In today’s Academic Minute, Macalester College’s Annie Pezalla looks into one.