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August 19, 2026

Why Our Brains Love a Made-Up Language

Invented languages may seem like something that belongs in fantasy novels, science-fiction films or childhood games. Yet the impulse to reshape language is surprisingly universal. Children do it for fun, communities do

Opera Is Not Dead—It Needs a Netflix Moment

Every few years, the same dramatic proclamation echoes through cultural commentary: “Opera is dying.” Headlines cite slumping live attendance, aging audiences, and mounting financial pressures on companies. National surveys from organizations like
January 23, 2026

A War on Sugar

Washington has discovered its newest public-health villain, and this time it isn’t trans fat, salt, or red meat. It’s the birthday cupcake. Under the Trump administration’s newly released dietary guidelines, parents are
January 11, 2026
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