Cash for Clunkers, Visualized
Graph shows that the U.S. government's effort to shift car buyers to higher-efficiency vehicles was anything but a "Buy American" campaign.
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Making the Case for Carpool Lanes
Research indicates that even underused carpool lanes have a smoothing effect on freeway traffic.
Federal Food Aid Diabetes’ Best Friend?
Sen. Tom Coburn says it is. Even if that's not absolutely true, the U.S. government can do a much better job of encouraging better meals on its dime.
Understanding Pyrodiversity
Researchers from Oregon State argue that when it comes to carbon emissions, not all forest fires are created equal.
The Right Face for a Whig
An American academic finds people can somewhat accurately predict your political affiliation by your looks alone.
Ballot Initiatives: Making The Grade?
Two organizations release state-by-state report cards in order to clarify what has become the Wild West of grassroots politics: citizen-led ballot initiatives.
Mass Layoffs and the Lost Boys
New research suggests news of impending large-scale unemployment results in fewer males being born.
Health Care for the Wealthy or the Unhealthy?
Research shows that in Canada, health determines who sees a specialist, but in the U.S., income does.