News articles and commentary on the place of the humanities in the modern world.
2304, 2019
The healing power of gardens (Oliver Sacks, NY Times)
How nature and gardens heal the mind and body.
1904, 2019
Notre Dame and hi-tech restoration (Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics)
The laser images of the cathedral may provide the blueprint for its restoration.
1504, 2019
Can your screen time affect your grade? (Daniel Je, OneClass)
Spending time on your screen increases the likelihood of lower grades.
504, 2019
The humanities’ edge in the tech-savvy world (Amanda Ruggeri, BBC Capital)
The humanities foster abilities need in today's tech-savvy society.
204, 2019
AI and classics (Kyle Wiggers, VentureBeat)
AI helps researchers understand how ancient Greek evolved.
3003, 2019
System failure: the doctor is remote (BBC News)
Robot as a doctor provides cold comfort to the dying.
2603, 2019
DNA shows Tudor diversity (Nicola Davis, The Guardian)
DNA from the Mary Rose shows an ethnically diverse crew.
2303, 2019
Doctors need to listen up (Philippa Göranson, Patientmakt)
The art of listening, shown by Plato, is a matter of life and death in healthcare.
2203, 2019
The truth of Herodotus confirmed by modern science (Dalya Alberge, The Guardian)
Scientists uncover the evidence for Herodotus's account.
1703, 2019
Putting ethics in the program (Cade Metz, New York Times)
Will AI accept ethical oversight?