Entries in Innovation Hub by Caroline Lester

Nathalia Holt unveils the secret history of female rocket scientists. Read more....

How one student dealt with sexism in STEM. Read more....

Traditional sunscreens have chemicals that can seep into our bodies. Not cool, right? Biomedical engineer Mark Saltzman thinks he might have a sticky solution to the problem. Read More...

Since the first census more than 200 years ago, the racial landscape of the U.S. has changed. A lot. And it’s struggling to adapt to the 21st century.

Eeeep. According to a new study, when we look for people to date, we're kind of looking for ourselves. Researcher Angela Bahns explains.

Apparently, travelers in the 40s also complained about airports and planes. (Some things never change.) But, according to Jennifer Van Vleck, modern society owes a lot to air travel.

A new study explains how birds of a feather might flock together, while opposites usually don’t attract. Read More...

The future of fashion is just around the corner. And its groundbreaking tool is already here.

401Ks are a ticking time-bomb. But economist Teresa Ghilarducci might have a solution.

Imagination is our inspiration! This week on Innovation Hub: how novel ideas can shake up the status quo.

Being bored is actually good for kids. At least, according to UVA’s Daniel Willingham. Finally, parents everywhere are vindicated.

Looking to raise independent children? Paula Fass, Professor Emerita at UC Berkeley, suggests the good ‘ole Ulysses S. Grant treatment.

Put down that worksheet and put on that dashiki! Ian Bremmer thinks it’s time to start learning cultures, not languages.

Forget conjugating verbs: Ian Bremmer believes it’s time that we start learning cultures, not languages. Read more...