Academics Like to Play With Barbies, Too
It being that bit of plastic perfection's 50th birthday today, Miller-McCune.com takes a look at the wealth of research on Barbie.
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Name That Tune. On Second Thought, Don’t.
A look at studies that highlight music's affect on memory, the sturdiness of beer bottles and, of course, French rap.
Researchers not Buying the Wal-Mart Effect
The knock that Wal-Mart destroys communities is much overstated, say a pair of economics professors. Just look at the data.
Godfather of National Service Sees Bright Future
Interview with retired legislator Harris Wofford, who helped birth such organizations as the Peace Corps.
Domestic Spying: A Mission in Search of a Cause
Civil rights advocates fear that anti-terrorism fusion centers are overstepping their bounds.
Great Society 2.0
An ambitious project in Chicago provides a glimpse at poverty solutions that might actually make a difference.
Wear Red, Knock ’Em Dead
Men find a woman in red activates their animal urges, according to a pair of psychology researchers.
Tennis Anyone? Just Follow the Bouncing Ball …
Flaws in human vision produce incorrect "out" calls by tennis referees at Wimbledon.
Make Real Racial Progress
Miller-McCune's experts offer solutions to problems that were under-discussed during the presidential campaign.