Define a ‘Great’ City
A University of Louisville researcher data-crunches and theorizes about the 'greatest' American cities.
Quality Doesn’t Ensure Success for ‘Best New Magazines’
High quality doesn't ensure longevity in the tumultuous print magazine industry.
On Facebook, You Are Who You Know
Even if you do have a mostly private Facebook profile, others can glean vital information about you — just by looking at your friend list.
Smile to Live Longer?
Don't laugh: New research on baseball players suggests that the wider your smile, the longer you may live.
Hollywood’s Sigh of Relief
Globally, moviegoers' tastes are becoming increasingly homogeneous, which is a very good sign for Hollywood.
Ballot Initiatives: Making The Grade?
Two organizations release state-by-state report cards in order to clarify what has become the Wild West of grassroots politics: citizen-led ballot initiatives.
How Negative Campaigning Can Fall Flat
Mudslinging may get results for campaigns, but new research suggests that these negatively tailored messages should not be delivered in person.
A Fatter Phobia
Overweight is the new normal in America. So why do we still share an immediate, negative reaction toward the obese?
Give Me Something to Believe in
Adolescents are aware of the serious consequences of climate change. So why don't they do anything about it?
The Wal-Mart Catechism
A new book on the discount chain’s down-home early days doesn’t tell us much about its status as the world’s largest — and most controversial — retailer.