Digital Disappearance
Never has the world historical and cultural record been more accessible — or more fragile.
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Maximum Disclosure, Minimum Delay
Climategate and some other high-profile, if ultimately rare, scientific embarrassments lead academics to study transparency.
How to Film Nazis
... And how not to. The rules are changing, just as the human memory of Nazism fades.
The Brain That Gave Us ‘Purple Haze’
A psychologist argues the enormous creativity of guitarist Jimi Hendrix can be traced to the high level of integration between his brain’s two hemispheres.
Do Gerrymanders Come in Shades of Red and Blue?
Scholars assess whether the widely accepted notion that the current political polarization in the U.S. is due in part to 'safe' political districts is accurate.
Some Smart Solutions Going Forward
A slew of good ideas, from high-tech UAVs to just leaving a hose out for firefighters, may help in battling tomorrow’s brush fires.
Faith-Based Initiative Still on Its Knees
Tarred by misperceptions, with no wallet and ambiguous successes at best, the federal faith-based initiative still treads uphill.
The True Cost of Tobacco
Researchers find that poor smokers' children are the victims of the habit: Their nutrition takes a hit when their parents divert precious resources to pay for tobacco.
How Negative Campaigning Can Fall Flat
Mudslinging may get results for campaigns, but new research suggests that these negatively tailored messages should not be delivered in person.
Empathy Conducive to Creativity
New research suggests creativity in the workplace is enhanced by concern for others’ needs, and a willingness to walk in their shoes.