#1 | 07/16/2021Sugar4.3/5 (with 2 votes)
Once crucial for survival, sugar now poses a health risk. Is there a way to satisfy our primeval craving for sweetness in a healthy, balanced way?
#2 | 07/23/2021Royalty3.8/5 (with 2 votes)
How do monarchies survive when they no longer wield power? By presenting a royal fairy tale that may not reflect the reality of the past — or present.
#3 | 07/30/2021Flags3.8/5 (with 2 votes)
A flag can unite, divide and terrorize. Explore how a piece of cloth transformed into a powerful symbol of both love and hate, freedom and oppression.
#4 | 08/06/2021Dogs4.0/5 (with 2 votes)
Who's a good dog? They all are! From puppy-dog eyes to feats of heroism, see how canines evolved into humankind's best friends and sources of pure love.
#5 | 08/13/2021The End of Oil3.6/5 (with 4 votes)
Oil led to huge advancements - and vast inequities. As the planet warms, why is it so hard to turn away from fossil fuels, and can it be done in time?
#6 | 08/20/2021Chess3.5/5 (with 2 votes)
For centuries, chess has captured hearts and minds — and pawns — and it's more popular than ever. What makes this ever-changing board game so special?
#7 | 08/27/2021Your Skin3.5/5 (with 2 votes)
Don’t panic, but our skin plays host to trillions of bacteria, fungi, mites and other microscopic guests. Go beyond skin-deep with our largest organ.
#8 | 09/03/2021Apologies3.3/5 (with 2 votes)
Apologizing is tough, and in this era of public mea culpas, forgiveness isn't guaranteed. What makes for a good apology, and why does it hold such power?
#9 | 09/10/2021Hurricanes3.5/5 (with 2 votes)
As the planet warms, hurricanes could become even more dangerous and destructive.
#10 | 09/17/2021Plastic Surgery3.8/5 (with 2 votes)
The Instagram face. A shapely posterior. Cosmetic surgery can make the latest beauty trends a reality. Explore its origins and effects, inside and out.
#11 | 09/24/2021Dance Crazes3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
From the waltz to voguing, dance crazes have connected people throughout history. But when a dance catches on, who gets the credit — and compensation?
#12 | 10/01/2021Time3.8/5 (with 2 votes)
Time flies… sometimes. Its passage can seem to speed up and slow down. Why do we experience time the way we do, and how do we take back some control?
#13 | 10/08/2021Country Music3.5/5 (with 1 vote)
Dirt roads. Pickup trucks. Hip-hop? As the borders around country music shift, who decides what defines the popular genre, and who gets to be a star?
#14 | 10/15/2021Fairy Tales4.0/5 (with 1 vote)
Fairy tales have survived thousands of years for a reason. Explore their far-flung history and how the stories speak to fundamental human concerns.
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