The best children's and young adult books of February 2026
A selection of the best children's and young adult literature for February 2026 includes a range of themes from environmental essays to the adventures of a koala.
What do a washing machine and a vibrator tell? Book essays approach women's history through common things
Historian Annabelle Hirsch presents Western women's history through a hundred everyday objects in her book, highlighting how women created autonomous spaces.
What happens when artificial intelligence starts to assess essays
The article discusses the potential issues of using artificial intelligence as an evaluator of essays, highlighting systematic biases.
Takuma Nakahira: theory, politics, and experience of photography
A publication brings together a selection of essays by the crucial figure of Japanese photography, Takuma Nakahira, discussing his craft through themes such as power, language, and the act of seeing.
Unexpected Mathematics in College Entrance Essays? A Journey Beyond Humanities and Sciences
A high school student reflects on the unexpected intersection of mathematics and essay writing in Japan’s college entrance exams, challenging traditional categorizations of academic disciplines.
Series, Movies, Children's Books, Games, Essays: Only Nature Resists the Passion for Dragons
The article discusses the cultural fascination with dragons as showcased through various media, while contrasting it with the natural world's historical explanations for dragon legends.
The New Authoritarianisms Expand the Library of Political Essays
The article discusses the rise of new authoritarian movements and their implications on political discourse, particularly focusing on the resurgence of fascist rhetoric.
2025 Enem Writing: see what changed in each evaluated skill and understand how scores were affected
The article discusses the changes in evaluation criteria for the 2025 National High School Exam (Enem) essays, highlighting how these modifications impact scoring despite official denials from the Inep.
This Sunday with VIMA: Aristotle – On Drunkenness, 'The Chicken in a Different Way' & VIMA Magazine
This Sunday, February 8, 'To Vima' newspaper features exciting offers including Aristotle's three essays on 'On Drunkenness', 'On Virtues and Vices', and 'On the Universe', alongside the Aργυρώ magazine with 35 recipes.
EXCLUSIVE: Confidential documents show that the 2025 Enem essay correction followed 'rules' different from previous years
Confidential documents reveal discrepancies in the grading of the 2025 Enem essays, leading to significantly lower scores for some students despite consistent performance in previous years.
This Sunday with VIMA: "Aristotle - On Drunkenness, On Virtues and Vices, On the Universe" and "Chicken in a Different Way" by Barbariou
On Sunday, February 8, the 'Vima of Sunday' will feature fascinating offers including three essays by Aristotle and a magazine with 35 recipes.
This Sunday with VIMA: Aristotle - "On Intoxication, On Virtues and Vices, and On the Universe"
This Sunday, VIMA offers a special philosophical journey featuring three distinct essays attributed to Aristotle, exploring lesser-known yet enriching aspects of Aristotelian thought relevant to human development and the learning process.
Fuvest clarifies calculation of essay scores for the entrance exam
On Monday, Fuvest announced via social media a clarification regarding the correction and scoring of essays from the first day of the second phase of its entrance exam, held on December 14, 2025.
Searching for the truth in Venezuela: books to understand the paradox of collapse
The article discusses various chronicles, reports, and essays by Venezuelan and foreign journalists that narrate the country's disintegration and the challenges of achieving a prosperous democracy, stemming from the era following Hugo Chávez's illness starting in 2011.
What High School Seniors Wrote in Their College Admissions Essays
The article discusses the content and themes of college admissions essays written by high school seniors.
Author of 'Munich Insult': 'In this city, one constantly lives in a dilemma'
Benedikt Feiten describes the intrinsic nature of Munich residents in his new essay collection, highlighting their sensitivity to criticism and need for validation.
The 10 Most Anticipated Essays and Non-Fiction Books of 2026
The article highlights upcoming essays and non-fiction titles set to release in 2026, with a focus on their themes related to climate crisis and societal change.
Gisèle Pelicot, Emmanuel Macron, and Abbé Pierre Available in Bookstores Beginning of the Year
Numerous essays, including works by Gisèle Pelicot, Emmanuel Macron, and Abbé Pierre, will be released at the start of the 2026 literary season, highlighting Pelicot's new book co-authored with Judith Perrignon.
The Books That Marked Us in 2025
Journalists from Proto Thema highlight the books that moved and accompanied them throughout the year 2025, featuring a mix of contemporary novels and essays reflecting today's concerns.
The Munich Film Magazine 'Revü': Love Letters to Cinema
The Munich-based film magazine 'Revü' publishes biannual essays on film viewing and production, positioning itself as a unique voice rather than a typical promotional leaflet.
The three essays recommended by Ana Iris Simón: in search of God, beauty, and consumerism
The article discusses three essays suggested by Ana Iris Simón that explore themes of faith, beauty, and consumerism in contemporary society, highlighting a shift in generational perspectives on religion and spirituality.
Snowflakes or Stones? Are We Really (So) Fragile a Generation? Read the Best Student Essays of the Year
Students explore the label of the 'fragile snowflake generation' in their essays addressing the challenges and perceptions faced by Generation Z.
The Best Student Essays: A Message to the Older Generation... Hello, Dad!
A student addresses the misconceptions about their generation's strength compared to previous ones, seeking to persuade their father of their resilience.
The Best Student Essays: Perhaps the World Has Changed Faster Than We Grew Up
The article discusses how the current generation, often labeled as 'snowflakes', may be more sensitive to change and emotions due to a rapidly evolving world, arguing that this sensitivity could be their strength rather than a weakness.
The Best Student Essays: We Can Do Everything and Nothing. We Can Be Anyone, but We Do Not Want to Be No One
The essay reflects on the struggles of Generation Z, portraying them as a group shaped by isolation yet misunderstood as fragile and entitled.
The Best Student Essays: An Evening at Dejvická Railway Station. A Portrait of Generation Z
The article reflects on conversations among friends at Dejvická Railway Station, highlighting the generational clash and perceptions of sensitivity in contemporary society.
The Best Student Essays: Snowflakes or Stones? Beyond Mohs' Hardness Scale
The article discusses the generational metaphor of 'snowflakes' used to describe the sensitivity of today's youth compared to older generations, exploring the societal judgments and perceptions around this characterization.