Affirmative Action’s Road Doesn’t Pass Through Perfection
Look for another workaround in case the Supreme Court goes negative on affirmative action.
Commuting to an Early Grave
Long commutes take a toll on everybody, but women pay more dearly than men.
Guinea Pigs, an Adorable—and Tasty—Dinner Companion
A delicacy in the Andes is making its way to the United States in ever-growing numbers.
Is Our Disconnect From Nature a Disorder?
It's not in the DSM, but Richard Louv argues that being divorced from nature is a sort of disorder. More and more research backs him up.
Trading the Presidential Marketplace for an Outright Casino
One of the observations about the recently shuttered Intrade predictions market—at least when it came to American voting—was…
A Bankrupt Stockton Not as Bad Off as You Might Think
A federal judge ruled today that the Central California city of Stockton can enter Chapter 9 bankruptcy, a…
Are Those Health Care Alliance Cards You Got in the Mail a Scam?
The Rxrelief discount cards. The letter suggests giving extra cards to “anyone who could save money on prescription…
More Anthropogenic Change in Birds?
Although it frankly admits not knowing much about the species except that it’s widespread, the American Bird Conservancy…
Is That Plastic in Your Trash a Hazard?
There are medical, chemical, and environmental issues associated with some pretty common plastic products. Is it time to label these as hazardous waste?