Swimsuit Issue Aside, ‘Sports Illustrated’ Cover Is a Female-Free Zone
New research finds women athletes appear on less than five percent of SI covers.
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Groundbreaking News: Women Like Sex
A new study reveals that women, like men, enjoy sex. Here's why this is dumb.
From Appearance to Identity: How Census Data Collection Changed Race in America
What happens when you let everyone self-identify?
Does It Matter That the CIA Script-Doctored ‘Zero Dark Thirty’?
While balancing the need for access against an intelligence agency's incentive to control the message, the movie botched the job.
The Formula for a Hollywood Blockbuster
No bowling alleys, no summoning demons, and no troubled superheroes.
The Mating Advantage of Male Musicians
Studies from two countries suggest women are more attracted to a man if he’s holding a guitar.
Cannibalism at Jamestown
Scholars have long suspected that Jamestown settlers resorted to cannibalism in the early-17th century, but they haven't had physical proof until now. What made the colonists desperate enough to consume a 14-year-old girl?
Conference Call: What’s Happening in May and June—and Why It Matters
From the HackMiami 2013 Hackers Conference to On Walking, academic gatherings you should be aware of.
Datebook: What’s Happening in May and June—and Why It Matters
From the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition to the murder trial of George Zimmerman, events you should be aware of.
The Power of Tetris
What if you could make a game of Tetris last forever? What would that mean for our minds?