Psychologist Steven Pinker's Dangerous Idea? We may be living in the most peaceful time of our species’ existence.
Intelligent. Optimistic. Curious.
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Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus tell Anne Strainchamps about their experience as nannies and discuss the complexities of paid child-care in the home.
Don't look for authenticity on your plate! That's the message of Barry Glassner's book, "The Gospel of Food."
David Snowdon tells Steve Paulson how “The Nun Study” works, and what he’s learned about the physical effects on the brain of conditions like Alzheimer’s.
Edmund Morris has written three books about Teddy Roosevelt; his third, "Colonel Roosevelt" picks up the story after TR left the White House.
Bill McKibben has been warning us about global warming since his 1989 book "The End of Nature." In his new Book, "Deep Economy," he makes the case that "more" does not lead to a happier life.
Neurologist Dave Soldier collaborated with scientist Richard Lair to teach elephants to play music. They’ve released the results of the Thai Elephant Orchestra.
Candacy Taylor is an award-winning photographer, writer and visual artist.
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