The Polio Outbreak in Syria Isn’t the Worst of Our Problems
It’s resurgent measles and "Aleppo evil" ... and dengue fever in Houston.
There Are Hundreds of Practicing Exorcists in the U.S.
A recent survey of modern exorcists reveals a surprising lack of drama in the business of casting out demons.
There Are Jobs in Social Science. ‘Nuff Said
A new report says that in Britain social science majors find more employment than science and technical grads. While that seems a little too grand, it is good news that sociologists and geographers will find good work.
In the Outback, Sometimes a Wildfire Can Provide a Warm Glow
The role of humans and wildfire is a complex tale of evolution and generally of loss. The experience of Aboriginal communities suggests the outcome doesn't have to be sad.
Unbundling Academia—It’s Not Just for Cable Anymore
So-called "open access" academic publishing saves money and has political backing. But is it a good idea?
Being Cruel Can Help You, But Let’s Find a Way to Fight It Anyway
The lust to kill is somewhat normal, and cruelty can have some benefits. But the researchers who are exploring those sad discoveries are also working to bust up the vicious circle that offers these insights.
Will More Rules Make You Thin?
Surveying the fat of the land, researchers look for any connection between obesity and rules intended to fight it.
What’s Cool for Old People? A Hybrid
There are lots of factors that determine green buying patterns, but for those in the second half of life a certain level of status is attached to driving a hybrid.
Your Electric Car May Yet Generate a Small Income for You
Vehicle to grid technology has been talked about for a decade and half, and an industry consultant suggests it may finally start paying off.
A Better Stab at Estimating How Many Died in the Iraq War
A new study rising from the ashes of a flawed old one estimates a half million Iraqis died as a result of the U.S.-led invasion and occupation.