In 2012, the Moroccan Ministry of Culture asked architect Aziza Chaouni to rehabilitate the ancient al-Qarawiyyin Library in Fez. She describes the challenges inherent in undertaking a daunting, historic project.
In 2018, astronomer Erika Hamden saw a decade-long project crash into the desert — but following that defeat, she took away valuable lessons. Here, she shares advice for bouncing back, whether you’re pushing the bounds of outer space or hunkered down in a home office.
A common theme with unprocessed trauma is that some will turn to establishing a romantic relationship as a way of avoiding their own growth or healing.
Nigerian-American Nnedi Okorafor writes the kind of drop-everything, Africa-based fantasy and sci-fi that she never saw on bookshelves growing up. Here, she talks about the authors that shaped her, her inspirations (traffic! jellyfish!) and her collaboration with Marvel.
The “app generation” struggles with creative writing — as a new study shows, they’re turning into realists. Here’s a mini summer reading list that might inspire some wild thinking.
When it comes to apologies, owning your own behavior and committing to change is much more effective than simply saying, “I’m sorry.” Find out how to make an apology right.