Developed Economies Aren’t Investing Enough in Renewable Energy
While investment in renewable energy is up in developing countries, it's actually down in developed economies, according to a U.N. report.
Databases Vastly Underreport Police Homicides
But a CDC database that began in 2003 may help solve that problem.
Is Academic Research in the U.K. About to Die Off?
New rules that go into effect in May could prevent scientists from discussing their work with Parliament, public-health researchers say.
Mixed-Race People Are Confusing to White People, and It’s Making Them More Prejudiced
An experiment suggests that confusion about mixed-race faces underlies prejudice against people with mixed-race backgrounds.
How Did Our Early Ancestors Eat Their Food?
Dietary changes and simple stone tools may have helped our early ancestors chew more efficiently.
How Your Name Could Cost You a Mortgage Loan
Mortgage loan originators discriminate against people with black-sounding names, according to a new study.
Sometimes, Even Bad Models Make Better Decisions Than People
An applied mathematician wonders whether his environmental management models are doing anyone any good. Turns out, they probably are.