Study: Mother-Daughter Talks Need More Math
Why do young girls lack confidence in math? One study shows American parents are far more likely to talk numbers with young sons than daughters.
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March-April 2012
16 posts
Explaining Liberals to Conservatives, and Vice-Versa
Psychologist Jonathan Haidt can tell you why you feel so righteous about your politics, but will you listen?
Overcrowded Prisons Giving Old Inmates New Life
Aging prisoners serving long sentences are filling overcrowded lockups across the nation. Colorado prison officials hope a new program will help let some of these old guys get out — and stay out.
Announcing Our New Name
Miller-McCune is renaming, and relaunching under the new moniker: "Pacific Standard."
Will Nigeria’s ‘Airport City’ Dreams Take Flight?
Developers and politicians hope a new airport-cum-city near the African nation’s capital will bring some stability — and respect — to the troubled region.
Is Radiation Actually Good For Some of Us?
By age 10, most people are exposed to enough radiation to be at risk, but the science is so complicated that exposure could even have benefits.