Survey: Science Just One Ingredient of Opinion Cocktail
A new Pew survey finds Americans on the whole like science and even scientists, but aren't willing to give it, or them, the last word on science-related questions.
Not-So-Dirty Plant Encourages Coal Stalwarts
Despite the hopes of environmentalists, coal's not going away any time soon. A revived "clean coal" demonstration plant is getting a reasonably warm welcome.
Get a Life? Not If You Want to Be One of the Nine
The debate building up to the Sonia Sotomayor confirmation hearings suggests that real-world experiences are of suspect value in administering the law. Really?
One Disaster, Too Many Explanations
In the aftermath of modern U.S. disasters, science is tasked with coming up with unbiased data and irrefutable analysis. If only life were that simple, especially when it all goes to court.
Are Economic Rights Fundamental Human Rights?
In extolling human rights, the U.S. has traditionally pursued the ones that don't cost any money with greater vigor, even as its rhetoric suggests something different.
Unforking Tongues in Talking Human Rights
After a spell of 'Do what I say, not what I do' diplomacy, the U.S. has an opportunity to bring human rights back to the bargaining table in dealing with China and other states.
‘Clean Coal’ By Any Other Name
The marketing war between industry and environmentalists over the catchphrase belies a pragmatic truth: Both sides really want the same thing.
Grad Rates Higher For Black Athletes Than Black Students
A study released Monday on the occasion of National Student-Athlete Day (or, as is more widely celebrated, the…
The Oxymoron of ‘Business Ethics’ Proves Its Worth
Among financial services firms, those who ranked near the bottom on ethics scoreboards are near the top in the tsunami of financial crisis headlines.
Science Pendulum Swings Quickly in White House
Environmental and scientific policy reversals signal difference between last and current presidential administrations.