The Internet Isn’t Education’s Savior
Online courses aren't reaching those who need them most, researchers find.
The Upside of Slacktivism
What they lack in action and commitment, they can make up for in numbers, a new study finds.
Doctors’ Strikes Don’t Kill
As talks continue between English doctors and the National Health Service, a reminder that physicians on strike don't (usually) put patients in danger.
How to Cut Teens’ Desire for Cigarettes: Hide Them
Experiments in a convenience store laboratory suggest the influence of the "tobacco power wall."
Virtue, Vice, and the U.S. Senate
Virtuous politicians gain influence as they rise in ranks, while those who use cunning and subterfuge gain little.
Airlines Can Cut Greenhouse Gases and Save Money
A new study highlights how American air carriers can cut emissions and improve their bottom lines at the same time.
People Mostly Inherit What They Think Are Their Parents’ Politics
The key word is "think"—people tend to identify with the same political parties they believe their parents do, even if that belief is wrong.
The Odd Link Between HIV and War
A new study suggests HIV infections increase in years before wars begin.