Are videogames bad for us? It’s the question on everyone’s mind, given teenagers’ captive attention to videogames and the media’s tendency to scapegoat them. It’s also—if you ask clinical psychologist Alexander Kriss—the wrong question. In his therapy office, Kriss looks … Continue reading
With August several days underway, we’re drawing closer to the end of summer. And while this is usually a bittersweet time of year, the arrival of fall means something very exciting for us at The Experiment: brand new books to … Continue reading
Race is not a biological reality—and racism thrives on our not knowing this. Yet science has never before given us clearer answers about who we are and where we come from. This knowledge is sorely needed in our casual conversations … Continue reading
On March 20, 2020, the Smithsonian American Art Museum was scheduled to debut a brand new exhibit to the public: after months of preparation, Alexander von Humboldt and the United States: Art, Nature, and Culture was finally ready to open … Continue reading
If there’s one thing everyone needs as we roll into the dog days of summer, it’s a tropical vacation. Even if travel isn’t a possibility right now, there’s always the option to cook a recipe from somewhere you’d like to … Continue reading
When times are stressful, it’s important to develop self-care habits and mindfulness rituals that help you take back a little bit of calm. And there’s no one way to do self-care—in fact, there are seemingly endless strategies to show up … Continue reading
Summer is finally here—and with it, the prospect of getting outside, enjoying the sunshine, and firing up the grill! Although the humble barbecue is a time-honored and welcome tradition for most, barbecue also means rumbling bellies—or a plate piled high … Continue reading
It’s a fact that getting good, consistent sleep has myriad health benefits, including lowering our risk for diabetes, obesity, depression and heart disease, increasing lifespan, and even boosting our immune system. And yet, it seems that almost everyone struggles to … Continue reading
June is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month. Now, more than 50 years after the Stonewall riots in New York City, the Supreme Court just ruled that LGBTQIA+ persons are protected from discrimination in the workforce. It’s a step in the right direction, … Continue reading
We’re always looking for an excuse to have sushi, and that’s why we’re celebrating International Sushi Day! No food is more iconically Japanese than sushi. But, as any vegan or vegetarian knows, there’s only so many cucumber rolls a person … Continue reading
