Appolonia: the story of an African kingdom that resisted the Atlantic slave trade

By Nana Kesse, Assistant Professor of History, Clark UniversityJune 11, 2026

Why did Appolonia trade so few enslaved people? Short answer: unique economy and sacred beliefs.

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The high cost of undiagnosed and untreated ADHD: Unequal mental-health access and the care economy

Mental health disorders such as ADHD are among the top five causes of disability in Canada, yet spending on mental-health care is often viewed as an economic drain.

Aderonke Agboji, Assistant Professor, Nursing, University of Northern British ColumbiaJun 11, 2026

The Conversation

Seat the rich! World Cup ticket inflation reflects widening gap between haves and have-nots

The wild swings of dynamic pricing, ongoing accusations of FIFA corruption and questions of host-nation probity have created a huge backlash.

Stefan Szymanski, Professor of Sport Management, University of MichiganJun 10, 2026

Construction Physics

Biological Evolution and Information Acquisition

A few weeks ago we looked at a simulation of technological evolution by economist Brian Arthur, in which he was able to start with simple building blocks (such as a NAND gate) and evolve surprisingly complex circuits (such as a 12-way AND gate or a 4-bit adder) by randomly combining increasingly useful existing components.

Brian PotterJun 11, 2026

Public Books

Resistance Disguised as a History Lesson: Fascism and the University

Her student—a former Nazi stormtrooper—was proof that no one was lost to the new regime, that every person might choose to refuse. The post Resistance Disguised as a History Lesson: Fascism and the University appeared first on Public Books.

Imani RadneyJun 12, 2026

Artforum

Charleston’s International African American Museum To Furlough Staff Amid Funding Shortages

A series of 20-day furloughs are set to hit all staff at the International African American Museum (IAAM) in Charleston, South Carolina. In a statement to The Post and Courier, the museum cited “financial pressure” and “a shift in the political and funding environment,” as the rationale for the measure. The museum intends to carry […]

Theo BelciJun 12, 2026

Nautilus

The Surprising Things You Find Digging Through Frozen Prehistoric Squirrel Poop

The Ice Age rodents left behind a lot to study The post The Surprising Things You Find Digging Through Frozen Prehistoric Squirrel Poop appeared first on Nautilus.

Jake CurrieJun 12, 2026