Antarctica: Cold Comfort
The National Science Foundation funds dozens of projects in Antarctica to study the effects of climate change. As U.S. government agencies are stripped of their funding and autonomy, read this piece to remind yourself of the importance of scientific research.
By Emily Stone Sunday, June 1, 2008
A Most Interesting Young Man
Was that Bob Dylan my sister met on a weir above Woodstock?
By Brian Doyle Sunday, June 1, 2008
Syncopated Clock, Indeed
On Leroy Anderson’s centennial, a defense of the popular composer from an orchestra’s stage
By Janet Frank Sunday, June 1, 2008
Buoyancy
In literature, as in life, the art of swimming isn’t hard to master
By Willard Spiegelman Sunday, June 1, 2008
A Look Beyond the Tragic Mystique
By Matthew Ladd Sunday, June 1, 2008
Posthumous Keats By Stanley Plumly
The Broken Balance
The poet Robinson Jeffers warned us nearly a century ago of the ravages to nature we now face
By Edward Hoagland Saturday, March 1, 2008
The Resistance Fighter as Philosopher
Remembering Vladimir Jankélévitch
By Robert Zaretsky Thursday, February 27, 2025
“The Vow” by Yuliya Musakovska
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, February 25, 2025
In the Endless Arctic Light
A journey to the far north of Norway means confronting our changing climate
By Walter Nicklin Thursday, February 20, 2025
“Faustina, or, Rock Roses” by Elizabeth Bishop
Poems read aloud, beautifully
By Amanda Holmes Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Family/History
David Levering Lewis digs into his own origin story
By Stephanie Bastek Friday, February 14, 2025
In the Lions’ Studio
A new dual biography turns the lens on the towering architects of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
By Noah Isenberg Thursday, February 13, 2025
Louis B. Mayer and Irving Thalberg: The Whole Equationby Kenneth Turan
