Collections for Your Pocket

Curated guides to the best of the web

Delicious Reads About Your Favorite Candy

From the history of Pez to the science of gummies, and why red Starburst reign supreme—help yourself to some of the most fascinating stories about candy, sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

8 Latinx Publications You Should Read & Support Every Day

A guide to great politics, lifestyle, and culture web sites that center Latinx and Hispanic communities.

The Uncommon Sports You’ll Wish You Played

Indulge your competitive streak with tales behind surprisingly intense contests around the globe, from air guitar tournaments to long distance running—while juggling.

The Serendipitous Science of Luck

What it means to be lucky, the role of good fortune in success, and the philosophy of chance.

A Guide to Literature’s Most Iconic LGBTQ+ Characters

A celebration of the characters (and writers) who inspired awakenings, understanding, and inclusion.

The Strange Science of Memory

Our memories make us who we are, and as with anything involving the human brain, they’re pretty complicated.

What Everyone Can Learn from Introverts

The workplace is changing. Your introverted colleagues have some ideas on how you can keep up.

How Women Won the Vote: A 19th Amendment Reading List

Explore the fascinating history and complicated legacy of this democratic milestone.

“What If?” Serious Answers to Slightly Crazy Science Questions

What if there were no stupid questions? (There aren’t.) Turns out you can learn a lot about science by trying to find earnest answers to wildly hypothetical, vaguely absurd scenarios.

How to Be Grateful

Cultivating gratitude can improve your life, rewire your brain, and influence those around you. Here’s how to get started.

10 Stories of Magnificent Discoveries

From finding family in the most unexpected of places to uncovering messages hidden in 16th-century Incan knots.

How to Improve Your Sleep

Expert tips to help you join the ranks of the well-rested.

Spotting the Signs of Burnout

How to identify and combat the symptoms of burnout before they become debilitating.

15 Remarkable Women Who Powered The Civil Rights Movement

Journalist Deborah D. Douglas spotlights committed women whose actions remind us why the civil rights movement still matters—from legal scholars to activists, master quilters to first graders.

More Than a Feeling: 12 Stories About the Science of Anxiety

A deep dive into how and why we experience anxiety—as well as science-backed ways to ease the burden.

The Best Little Dolly Parton Reader on the Internet

Our favorite articles (and one podcast) about the one-and-only Dolly Parton.

How to De-Stress From the News

Proven ways to break your doomscrolling habit—from laughter to re-runs to slime.