Jackie Lay

Overtourism is affecting the Earth in unprecedented ways.

The collapse of the Roman Empire was not a bad thing for the world at large.

When did the true sign of power shift from responsibility to impunity?

The college-admissions process is so fraught with hysteria, many parents attempt to cheat their kids into elite institutions.

Physical-education programs were designed to encourage health and fitness, but they may be counterproductive.

A number of surprising factors may be contributing to the modern obesity epidemic.

In the workism economy, jobs have replaced religion, resulting in widespread burnout and anxiety.

If you’re a parent, you probably "sharent." Is it ethical?

Consumerism in the U.S. will have hefty consequences unless action is taken.

In a culture that is becoming increasingly more tolerant, why are people having less sex?

The government should consider giving out monthly Social Security checks—no strings attached.

The American aristocracy is anxious, pitting have-nots against each other.

There is a new American aristocracy, and it's bigger than previously thought.

Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” originally published in The Atlantic in 1915, is animated in a new video.

From the Mayan ballgame Pitz to ancient Greece’s bull-leaping, here’s a tour of the history of athletic games.

Almost everything about the naked mole rat is bizarre.

Eels use electricity in more complex ways than anyone had imagined.

Animal culture can be as rich and varied as human culture.

Take a tour through the kaleidoscope of sight in the animal kingdom.

For animals, sleep is both universal and incredibly varied.

Some much-needed, if unsolicited, advice on gift-giving for the holidays.  

Under the moon’s shadow, humans have created both grand myths and scientific breakthroughs.

After years of trying to match others’ voices, a comedian finds his own.

The former Acting attorney general reflects on her career and the decision that ended it.

Join top Atlantic editors every Friday for conversations with some of the world's leading voices

The president claims regulations are hurting economic growth. The data shows otherwise.

The science behind that cringeworthy feeling

To understand how the standoff between Pyongyang and the world became so dire, it helps to go back to the country's founding

Humans aren't the only mammals who kill each other. So how do we stack up to lions, tigers, and bears?

Does social media make all friendships last forever?

The former president explains what it’s like to be both a person and a symbol.

In an animated interview, the scientist describes the importance of taking chances.

In an animated interview, the author explains the problem with stereotypes.

In a short animation, the writer describes the lifelong curiosity that led him into journalism.

In an animated interview, the Supreme Court justice describes her early career.

“When you are burdened with something constantly—every day—you can't thrive as a human being.”

In a short animation, Barack Obama speaks with Ta-Nehisi Coates about his road to the White House.

How and when wild wolves transformed into domestic pets has always been mysterious—until now.

In an animated interview, the filmmaker gives advice on creativity.

Romantic pursuits tend to reflect the economy.