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Accepting a Warming Planet Could Cool Urge To Go To War
New psychological research suggests the shared threats posed by a changing climate may bring people together in a common cause.
Could Climate Change be the Epitome of Partisanship?
Why the environment has been so conspicuously absent from this year's debates
Diesel: The Dirty Fuel That Could Usher in Clean Energy
Can we be smart enough to capitalize on the boom of dirty diesel fuel—recently listed as a carcinogen—to make renewables finally have an impact?
Even Patients with Severe Dementia Respond to Music
French researchers report music therapy can improve the mood of people suffering from severe Alzheimer’s disease.
Bad Economy = More Domestic Violence … But Less Crime?
Strange tidings from the world of law enforcement. A recent survey of 700 American police agencies found that most –…
Will Japan Follow Germany’s Path to Green Energy?
As Japan shuts down the last of its nuclear reactors, Germany shows the way to an energy-efficient future with its rapid timetable for conversion to renewables.
Can Compulsory Service Reunite the Nation?
An off comment by a conservative pundit has reignited the idea of having young Americans do a stint of service for their nation.
MLB Prediction: Cardinals to Lead NL in Wins
Despite losing manager Tony La Russa and all-star Albert Pujols, mathematician Bruce Bukiet predicts that the St. Louis Cardinals will lead the National League in victories.
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.