Crimes, Damn Crimes and Statistics About Crimes
Professor Howard Wainer's exercise in presuming innocence exercised a lot of boffins eager to set the record straight.
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‘Mozart Effect’ Real — For Some
A new study finds listening to Mozart can indeed provide a boost for the brain — but only in non-musicians.
‘Clean Coal’ By Any Other Name
The marketing war between industry and environmentalists over the catchphrase belies a pragmatic truth: Both sides really want the same thing.
What Would Horatio Alger Do?
Thousands of Americans are defying eviction notices and exercising civil disobedience.
Much Ado About Nanotech
A growing chorus of observers believes that nanotechnology needs better oversight, especially as it works its way into household staples like cosmetics and sunscreen.
Godfather of National Service Sees Bright Future
Interview with retired legislator Harris Wofford, who helped birth such organizations as the Peace Corps.
‘Small P’ Philanthropy: The Sentimentality of Crowds
Charities wonder if giving donors control over their donations makes for wise policy.
Cautious Optimism for Obama’s Policy on Science
Professionals hope the new president can change the culture of science in the White House.
Big Margins Sidetrack Election Reform
Five ways to safeguard voting rights and how close Senate races could save the election reform movement.
D.C. Center Monument to Congress — and Pork
The U.S. Capitol's new visitors' center, which opened today, came in almost nine times over its original cost estimate.