Continue to Ask, Pray Tell
While the Pentagon gathers new information to support repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell, academics say there's plenty out there already.
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Sirens and Bells and City-Busting Past
The politics of remembering Allied bombing raids in Dresden pokes at the sensitive spots in Germany's democracy.
Context May Diminish Art Appreciation
Surprising new research suggests non-experts’ receptiveness to modern artworks may be lessened when contextual information is presented.
Forecast: Warm With a Chance of Denial
Despite the weight of scientific evidence, many TV meteorologists are global warming skeptics, survey shows
Going ‘Glocal’
What do gombo, hidden cameras and advertorials have in common? Hint: Each is a part of mainstream journalism somewhere in the world.
The Evolution of Mardi Gras Rituals
In this 'Wonks Gone Wild,' researchers say the hierarchical role-playing in Mardi Gras parades gave way to a free marketplace for beads, which included 'negotiated transactions.'
Bee Healthy for Your Honey
Explanations for honeybee colony collapse range from artificial sweeteners to loss of cropland, but solutions may be on offer.
Uncle Sam: Put Down That iPhone
The administration’s latest dot-gov wants American drivers to focus on the road. But how will the populace react to chiding while driving?
Valentine’s Day in the Lab
A collection of academic musings on Valentine's Day traditions to keep you warm in bed at night (in the event that you don't find a date).
History and Health Cooperatives
Depression-era health solution may find new favor in the modern American struggle for health care change.