Truffle – Podictionary Word of the Day
The podictionary word of the week is “truffle”.
Stealing thunder… OK? The origins of everyday words and phrases
In celebration of the latest edition of The Concise Oxford English Dictionary, we reveal the origins of some everyday words and phrases.
Who’s Mindful of Who’s Apostrophes’?
Anatoly looks at apostrophes.
In Memory of Henry Chadwick
Hilary O’Shea, Senior Commissioning Editor for Classics, Ancient History, and Archaeology remembers Henry Chadwick who passed away on June 22.
Richard Dawkins: Sexual Selection Podcast
Week Five
Dawkins talks about Helena Cronin and the dichotomy of theories about sexual selection.
Niue, South Pacific
Ben’s Place of the Week is Niue, South Pacific.
When Tony Met Oscar
What musicals have been successfully translated into films?
MetLife v. Glenn: Another Push for Defined Contribution Plans
Zelinsky discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision in MetLife v. Glenn.
Sports Aggression
A look at the role of competition in sports violence.
Friday procrastination: link love – interviews, ice, and intellectuals
What Cassie’s been reading this week.
To Bailout, or Not
Ammon Shea ponders the word “bailout”.
Beef – Podictionary Word of the Day
A teenager I know was recently at a weekend party up at a lake. Two of the girls there had an altercation and one pushed the other off the wharf and into the water. This was reported to me in the following terms: “Suzie and Nancy really had beef.” This was a new one on me. Did they share a steak?
Science and Religion in American Politics
Thomas Dixon examines attitudes to religion and science in American politics.
Richard Dawkins: Podcast Week Four
In the fourth podcast from Richard Dawkins, he talks about Fred Hoyle and the beginning of the universe.
Monthly Gleanings
Anatoly answers questions.
Paarlberg and Ronald: A Food Fight
Part Three
Two authors debate the future of food.