Articles of Note

How did Roger Penrose pioneer a renaissance of gravity theory? He had the wisdom to ignore academic fashion  ... more »


New Books

It was a neoclassical homage, “empire style,” “gauzy nudity.” In the late 18th century, a clinging white bedgown was the height of fashion ... more »


Essays & Opinions

Gone are the days of voracious nerding out in the academy. Such work must now demonstrate a new moral piety  ... more »