On the Reformation’s 500th anniversary, remembering Martin Luther’s contribution to literacy
Luther translated the Greek New Testament into a common German dialect that ordinary people could read, without help from clergy.
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Brain-imaging modern people making Stone Age tools hints at evolution of human intelligence
We can't observe the brain activity of extinct human species. But we can observe modern brains doing the things that our distant ancestors did, looking for clues about how ancient brains worked.
The three ‘B's’ of cybersecurity for small businesses
Nearly half of cybercriminals target small businesses. An expert explains how sole proprietors and entrepreneurs can boost cybersecurity without breaking the bank.
Will we reverse the little progress we’ve made on environmental justice?
Addressing social and health inequalities from pollution is no longer a priority at the EPA. What did the Office of Environmental Justice do and what will happen if it's shut down?
‘Default’ choices have big impact, but how to make sure they’re used ethically?
Defaults are powerful tools that policymakers and marketers can use to nudge us to make certain choices, whether in our interest or in theirs. How do we ensure they're used responsibly?
How companies can stay ahead of the cybersecurity curve
New standards and regulations are beginning to govern how companies protect customers' data. Companies ignore this vital issue at their peril, both financially and legally.
What dung beetles are teaching us about the genetics of sex differences
How can the same basic genome produce such different forms in the two sexes of a single species? It turns out one gene can encode for various things, depending on the order its instructions are read.
Propaganda in Portugal’s colonies: lessons for the West today
Portugal used radio propaganda in its colonies in the 1960s against local liberation movements. Decades later there are still lessons to be learned for occupying armies from their failed strategies.
Should cybersecurity be a human right?
Recent developments at the United Nations and the G-20 suggest that the well-known human rights to privacy and freedom of expression may soon be formally extended to online communications.
Can a dying patient be a healthy person?
Just because a person is dying does not mean that he or she is in a state of panic. Here's an example of how one woman, through a well-lived life, remained at peace as she faced death.
I’m a US doctor just back from Sudan, where hospitality from Muslims greeted me everywhere
A physician describes the warm welcome he received from Sudanese Muslims just this month when he visited Sudan. His experience comes in part, he writes, from their faith.
How should you read unnamed sources and leaks?
With an explosion of media outlets that don't adhere to mainstream journalistic standards, it's became difficult for readers to know whether to trust reports based on unnamed sources and leaks.
Military honor in the age of Trump
As commander-in-chief, Trump will have a major impact in upholding the U.S. military's honor and ethics. A scholar at the U.S. Naval Academy considers if he is up to the task.
High rates of medical student depression: What do they say about our health system?
Over a quarter of medical students suffer depression. Almost half of US physicians say they’re burnt out. A doctor reflects on how much more burdensome and less fulfilling the profession has become.
Will a weakened EPA set environmental justice back?
The hostility of Scott Pruitt, Trump's nominee to head the EPA, toward climate change rules is well-known. But his anti-regulatory stance could easily set back years of work on environmental justice.
Experts’ roundtable: The future of journalism in Trump’s America
How can journalists resist a master media manipulator, reach local communities and sift through fake news and propaganda? Media experts explore the challenges of covering the next administration.
Misinformation on social media: Can technology save us?
If people can be conned into jeopardizing our children's lives, as they do when they opt out of immunizations, could they also be conned out of democracy?
Trump’s plan to end climate funding thrusts responsibility to other countries
Any progress on global climate aid must overcome the long-standing North-South divide on economic development and environmental protection.
Why you shouldn’t blame lying on the brain
A recent study suggested that the brain becomes accustomed to lying, making people merely puppets of their brains. That's too simple an explanation – and one that lets liars off the hook.
Do we swear too much?
With the taboo on swearing loosening over the past few decades, will profanity lose its effectiveness in spoken language?
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