California’s Medical Marijuana Morass
In Northern California, where the drug laws can change with the mile markers, a supplier of medical marijuana risks going one toke over the (county) line.
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Beyond PTSD: Soldiers Have Injured Souls
Now that modern militaries accept that war creates psychological trauma, therapists wonder about its toll on the spirit.
Religious Affiliation and Brain Shrinkage
New research finds membership in a minority religion seems to hasten a loss of volume of the hippocampal region of the brain.
War on Terror Promises Era of Persistent Conflict
The era of "persistent conflict," as the U.S. Army describes it, may redefine the meaning of "victory" on the battlefield.
A Professional Military and the Privatization of Warfare
The antics of private military contractors are increasingly known, and they're the ones taking over for departing uniformed American troops in Iraq.
‘State of Minds’ Puts Research in the Spotlight
"State of Minds" scours the University of California for important research and then does something special: It makes it interesting.
Logically Absurd and Contradictory
In honing your home logic skills, try reducing any argument to its basic premise at the extremes of its subject.
Kids and TV: Maybe It’s Not an Idiot Box
It may seem unlikely, but new research says that increased TV watching alone isn't likely to harm children's thinking or schooling.
Lexicon of Change: The Rise of Transition Culture
A movement aimed at tackling the energy crisis with aplomb has been stepping on the gas since its formation.
Health Care for the Wealthy or the Unhealthy?
Research shows that in Canada, health determines who sees a specialist, but in the U.S., income does.