New Libraries Revitalize Cities
New library complexes rejuvenate urban centers around the world by including theaters, shops, cafes, offices and even gyms.
Browsing Tag
March-April 2010
22 posts
Desperately Seeking Landmines
Despite years of research on everything from 'HeroRATS' to TNT-sniffing bees, humans still remove most landmines by poking — very, very carefully — in the ground.
DNA Meets the Distribution Channel
Reaching the potential of personalized medicine is as much a matter of logistics as science.
Who Are You and What Did You Eat?
The voracious U.S. appetite for intel on casual tourists pushes the boundaries of privacy without necessarily keeping Americans safe.
The Mind of a Terrorist
Arie Kruglanski, who leads a team of researchers who examine the motivation of terrorists and the effectiveness of de-radicalization efforts, shares his insights.
John Gwynne: Bronx Zoo Designer, Conservationist
A Wonking Class Hero profile of a global environmental innovator.
Triumph of the Cyborg Composer
David Cope's software creates beautiful, original music. Why are people so angry about that?
Can California Redistricting Reform Change Congress?
An extraordinary, nonpartisan experiment in redistricting on the left coast.
The New York Times and a Mistaken Infant Mortality Trend
How the paper of record used partial data to reach a wrong conclusion on infant death in Mississippi.