Is There a Solution to America’s Obsession With Lawn Care?
Irrigation and fertilization use varies across and even within cities. Sustainable management plans must rely on a more targeted approach.
Do ‘Save Darfur’ Facebook Members Really Care About Darfur?
A new analysis proves armchair activism is alive and well.
In Defense of Studying the Duck Penis
Duck penis expert Patricia Brennan offers a catalog of all the amazing things that would not exist without the pursuit of "oddball" biological research.
Are Male Professors More Collaborative?
Senior female psychology professors are less likely than their male counterparts to cooperate with their junior, same-gender colleagues on research.
Why Do Parents Murder Their Children?
Like everyone else, academics seem a bit mystified. Even Darwin's explanation is kind of weak.
The Strange Mystery of the Alien Bears of Bulgaria
New genetic analysis suggests that a deranged Romanian dictator, who relished bear hunting, flew them there.
How to Forecast Democracy After a Bloody Civil War
Aid from external rivals is a key variable that can complicate democratization.
Is Women’s Underwear a Form of Cultural Capital?
A researcher offers some lofty theories about some pretty basic observations.
What Makes a Product ‘Cool’?
Researchers argue that it can't just be slick and original, it also needs subcultural appeal.