Social Justice Searching for a Feeling Can compulsively searching, instead of merely surfing, lead to greater cognitive benefits for netizens? Erik Hayden
Economics The Industry of Cool? Blog chatter has helped flat-lining album sales, but does that chatter even matter? Erik Hayden
Social Justice The Edwards Effect? Life-threatening illnesses can disrupt even the most stable marriages, but new research suggests that men are far more likely to divorce a terminally ill spouse. Erik Hayden
Economics Seeing is Perceiving Is it possible to feel less pain if you look directly at the affected area? Take two drops of Murine and call us in the morning. Erik Hayden
Education May I Refer to My Pharmacopeia During the Test? Can ADHD stimulants like Adderall be the answer for college students looking to increase academic performance? They think so. Erik Hayden
Environment The First, Tentative Steps Cap-and-trade is by no means a new concept in American environmental efforts. What can other programs teach tomorrow's carbon traders? Erik Hayden
Social Justice What Matters Most A new study illuminates the motivations behind religious sacrifice among a very devout population — adolescents. Erik Hayden
Economics Problem-Solving (and Award-Winning) Courts The verdict is in: Center for Court Innovation honored with national nonprofit award. Erik Hayden
Economics A Costly Green Machine A new survey indicates broad interest, but not commitment, in purchasing an electric vehicle. Erik Hayden
Environment Paralyzed Mice and M&Ms A pill or two might be able to prevent future devastating spinal cord injuries from turning into paralysis, suggests new research on mice. Erik Hayden