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The DNA of Corn: Mexican Peasants vs. Techno-science
Even as corn prices rise with the demand for biofuels, a simmering dispute percolates in Mexico where genetically modified imports from the U.S. are both welcomed and damned.
The Lessons of Gloucester, or It’s About Gender, Stupid
A 'pregnancy pact' among high school sophomores suggests conventional sex education has some explaining to do. An international consultant on adolescent sexual health offers direction for where changes should be heading.
The Sugar High Jump
The results of a new study point to placebos as the perfect performance-enhancing drug: Athletes performed better on a high-jump test after unknowingly 'doping' with sugar pills.
Patriarchy and Paychecks
Offline Diary: Where we look beyond some of the stories originally published on Miller-McCune.com.
The French Put-Down
Notes on early parenthood, cell phone usage, the lack of obesity in France and more.
Bioterror in Context
How and why the threat of bioterrorism has been so greatly exaggerated. A Miller-McCune interview of UCLA's William R. Clark.
Should the Government Make Us Happy?
In Europe and elsewhere, governments are using ideas from the new science of well-being to try to make citizens more content. Will America follow their lead?
Another Reason to Throw a Tea Party
A look at some current research that merits a raised eyebrow or a painful grin.