Why it seems like travel days are getting longer for me

A reflection on the 27 days I just spent in London and Edinburgh

As endemic animals of the Americas, coatis have co-existed alongside Indigenous populations for millennia. The coati is named in the Popol Vuh as the daytime animal avatar of the Maya creator grandmot...

Written after I was nearly hit by a car this morning.

In appreciation for Stephen Colbert's run on late night

By serving as a voice for truth and challenging Americans to think critically about complex political issues, Colbert will go down in history as more than a comedian.

An Announcement

Unpacking the history (and present) of science

YouTube video by Aidin Robbins

Hallo, nerds with a conscience - and thanks for subscribing! This week’s newsletter: Event newsflashA horror novel recommendation, even for scaredy-catsNew...

This week, to conclude what I’ve been saying.

This week, bringing together my research and my life through wine.

This week, recent events have inspired me to think about the wide, wide world on a smaller scale.

The Southern Netherlands — better known today as Flanders — was home to revolutionary artists such as Peter Paul Rubens, Anthony Van Dyck, Hans Memling, and others. These extraordinary painters found ...

This week, comparing the benefits of pleasure with the rewards of good work.

New requirement: Beginning with the current cycle, applicants must have been an RSA member for at least 12 months immediately prior to application, in order to be eligible. This change, announced in mid-2024, consolidates the funding available for fellowships while recognizing that the number of applicants is only a portion of the membership. You can review your dues payments by signing in to the RSA website and going to Membership Info under the My Profile tab. It indicates the date through which your membership is current and you will see a list of all dues payments. If you are still unsure about your eligibility after checking your membership payments in your RSA profile, please contact rsa@rsa.org.

YouTube video by The Renaissance Society of America

Multiple postal services, including in India and around Europe, say they are suspending the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new import duties.