Culture and Society

With the general population of federal prisons growing older, the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) is looking for ways of analyzing its healthcare data in order to improve healthcare services for aging prisoners.

The Tony-nominated musical comes to the Deco District's Woodlawn Theatre in a sparkling, superbly-acted production.

New technology in 100 years may be so unrecognizably advanced, it’s impossible to predict its effects. Still, it’s safe to say that books will stick around for a long time to come. Book lovers, rejoice!

There's power in counting people — and no better guide than 'Upside' by Kenneth W Gronbach a demographer and trend expert. Its an enlightening book and a great tool for making better business decisions.

The English philosopher and aesthete reminds thinking people – and especially liberals – that despite rampant know-nothingism on today's political right wing, the conservative movement has always had an intellectual foundation.

There are some situations where heart disease is hereditary, but in most cases, it’s preventable. Even if certain risk factors run in the family, you can greatly reduce your risk.

Vivek Wadhwa and Alex Salkever discuss the need to use caution when embracing technology — and what led them to write their eye-opening new book, 'The Driver in the Driverless Car: How Our Technology Choices Will Create the Future.'

South Africa's indie rock band Diamond Thug chats about Austin and a new album during SXSW Music Festival 2017.

A Q&A on how to really solve a problem with Nat Greene, the author of a powerful new book, 'Stop Guessing: the 9 Behaviors of Great Problem Solvers.'

People collect for many reasons – a personal interest or passion, a family tradition, an investment opportunity. Some types of items will probably lose their market worth in the coming years, while other collectibles will continue to earn value. Below are just five that are likely to hold or gain …