Acclaimed author Ursula K. Le Guin (A Wizard of Earthsea) received the National Book Foundation’s Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters at the 65th National Book Awards on November 19, 2014. Here is her amazing speech!

We love our dystopian and post-apocalyptic books and movies, but sometimes they’re also good for a laugh!

Worried your phone’s going to die before you get home? Try these quick tips.

Have you heard of the Bechdel Test? This simple quiz was designed by cartoonist and author Alison Bechdel in order to test a film (or book, or television show) to see how much female presence the movie has. It’s very simple, and it’s very revealing. Take a look at the video, and visit Anita Sarkeesian’s blog to learn more.

Tired of adults telling you to grow up? Wish you knew the science behind what you feel and do (or wish your parents did)? Ze Frank, with special guest Rainn Wilson (from “The Office”) break it down.