Across the Science Gap
A small sample of the overwhelming and varied response to a story on the labor market for scientists.
Browsing Tag
September-October 2010
24 posts
Use the Phone While Driving, Get Dumped
Study says using a cell phone while driving causes communication breakdowns that could cause misunderstandings and hurt relationships.
The Death Throes of Pelicans and Presidents
When the going gets tough, the tough get going — even if their activity is counterproductive or just for show.
World Press Photos in Focus
Ready for a close-up: The year in award-winning photojournalism presented by the World Press Photo Exhibition.
Don’t Panic. It’s Only the Internet.
International treaties aren't the way to combat cyber sabotage.
Resurrecting the Dead Sea
An extraordinary plan to revive the Dead Sea could ease tensions among Israel, Palestine and Jordan. Or it could create an environmental disaster.
Get Plenty of Sleep Before Imitating Rock Gods
Paper reveals that players of a popular video game increase their performance when they've had a full night of rest.
How Polling Places Can Affect Your Vote
Researchers argue the physical location of the polls not only affects how many people vote; it may also influence last-minute decisions regarding which box to mark or lever to pull.
Ranking States’ Citizen Embarrassment Levels
Amid a rush of political scandals and missteps, we figure that some citizens are more embarrassed for their state than others. We look at the shameful headlines and determine where these states would rank on the citizen embarrassment level.
State of Embarrassment — Texas
How textbook changes and talk of secession affect the citizen embarrassment level in Texas.