The Far Reach of Racism in Ferguson
A new report by the Justice Department in the Ferguson investigation shows just how far racial bias can extend.
When Hollywood Pats Itself on the Beak
Birdman was a deserving Oscar winner, sure. But it also plays into Academy voters' favorite subject: themselves.
Don’t Panic Over This Latest ‘Superbug’
If recent history is any indication, we're well-equipped for this scary new bacteria.
Can ‘Jupiter Ascending’ Change the Way We Feel About ‘The Matrix’?
With yet another Wachowski flop, might we start re-evaluating the film that made them so famous in the first place?
Dinosaurs May Have Been Tripping on Hallucinogens
Researchers have discovered an amber fossil containing the ergot fungus—from which LSD is derived.
In Times of Corporate Troubles, Altruism Helps
Research shows that philanthropy is a valuable strategy when big companies like HSBC get into trouble.
Philadelphia’s Librarian Dilemma
The City of Brotherly Love is losing librarians, despite scores of studies proving their value. What gives?
Baleen Whales Can Feel It in Their Bones
A first-of-its-kind study sheds light on the elusive subject of whale noises.
Don’t Just Blame Russell Wilson
Yes, Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson threw a damning interception late in the game. But research suggests his coach never should have called that play anyway.
Iceland Is Rising, Literally
A new study shows that melting glaciers have contributed to a taller Iceland.