A Dip Into History: Rock and Roll
A shattered arm didn’t stop one guitar player from redefining music and influencing rock & roll...
Podcasts de Kara Miller
Decisions are More Emotional Than You Think
If you’re sad, you should wait on making any high-stakes financial decisions, argues Jennifer...
The lone genius myth, is just that -- a myth -- according to Joshua Wolf Shenk, author of “Powers...
Is the stereotypical lone genius just a myth? There would be no Beatles without Lennon and...
The gambling industry has made serious money by manipulating the science of human behavior,...
How Johnny Carson Saved Twister
The twisted tale of a game that you’ve probably played, thanks to Johnny Carson.
Jim Henson breathed new life into puppeteering by embracing technology and offering up a few of...
Attracting Talent Outside of Silicon Valley
How do states with smaller populations grab young talent? We look at Vermont’s strategy - and why...
A Dip Into History: Life-Saving Threads
Without the money to attend medical school, one inventor instead developed a futuristic -- and...
Scientists often live by the mantra “publish or perish.” But one young naturalist kept a...
Self-Interest and American Politics
People think their political beliefs are fair and benefit society. In reality, though, most...
Multiple Screens for Better Multitasking
Digital distractions bombard us every second and stop us from making a dent in that lengthy to-do...
What Threatens the Talent Economy
The most important asset a company has in today’s world is the creative power of its workers. But...
Hours slouched over computers have taken a toll on our backs -- and overall health. Now, Monisha...
Justin Hall: 20 Years of Blogging
Justin Hall began writing about his life online 20 years ago, before the word “blogging” even...
A Dip into History: Explosive Prizes
An obituary – published in error – spurred one inventor to take a second look at his legacy.
12.6.14 - Separating Fact and Fiction
This week, Innovation Hub separates fact from fiction. First, author Michael Specter explains why...
That tablet might teach kids valuable skills, but it could also negatively affect their...
People often blame memory lapses on age, but new research shows that excuse might not cut it...
The Fight Against Science - and Why it's Dangerous
A growing mistrust of science has brought with it whooping cough epidemics and GMO bans, stalling...
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