History vs. Sigmund Freud | Todd Dufresne
Working in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century, he began his career as a neurologist before pioneering the discipline of psychoanalysis, and his influence towers above that of all other psychologis...
31 Mar 20205min
How the world's longest underwater tunnel was built | Alex Gendler
Flanked by two powerful nations, the English Channel has long been one of the world's most important maritime passages. Yet for most of its history, crossing was a dangerous prospect. Engineers propos...
30 Mar 20205min
What is schizophrenia? | Anees Bahji
Schizophrenia was first identified more than a century ago, but we still don't know its exact causes. It remains one of the most misunderstood and stigmatized illnesses today. So what do we actually k...
26 Mar 20205min
Why isn't the Netherlands underwater? | Stefan Al
In January 1953, a tidal surge shook the North Sea. The titanic waves flooded the Dutch coastline, killing almost 2,000 people. 54 years later, a similar storm threatened the region. But this time, th...
24 Mar 20204min
Who was the world's first author? | Soraya Field Fiorio
4,300 years ago in ancient Sumer, the most powerful person in the city of Ur was banished to wander the vast desert. Her name was Enheduanna, and by the time of her exile, she had written forty-two hy...
23 Mar 20204min
The imaginary king who changed the real world | Matteo Salvadore
In 1165, copies of a strange letter began to circulate throughout Europe. It spoke of a fantastical realm, containing the Tower of Babel and the Fountain of Youth— all ruled over by the letter's myste...
19 Mar 20205min
How one scientist took on the chemical industry | Mark Lytle
In 1958, after receiving a letter describing the deaths of songbirds due to the pesticide known as DDT, Rachel Carson began an investigation into the misuse of chemicals and their toll on nature. In 1...
17 Mar 20205min
How can we solve the antibiotic resistance crisis? | Gerry Wright
Antibiotics: behind the scenes, they enable much of modern medicine. We use them to cure infectious diseases, and to safely facilitate everything from surgery to chemotherapy to organ transplants. But...
16 Mar 20205min
