Paul Theroux on What’s Really Wrong With Africa
Travel writer Paul Theroux on why his latest book, "The Lower River", looks at the damage done by nongovernmental organizations in Africa.
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Is Facebook Stunting Your Child’s Growth?
A sociologist says social media damages tweens’ emotional intelligence – with potentially serious consequences.
China’s Urban Immigrants: A Diet of Bitterness
A handful of new books, both academic and popular, explore the complexities of China’s rural-to-urban migration.
Tattooed, Pierced, and Plastered
French researchers find young people with both a tattoo and a piercing drink more during a night out at the local bar.
Why Thomas Kinkade’s Art Touched So Many
Thomas Kinkade, the best-selling “Painter of Light,” has never enjoyed the academic scrutiny accorded other homespun artists — until now.
Hit By a Pitch: Vicarious Punishment in the Batter’s Box
New research finds a substantial minority of baseball fans disregard their own moral views and support the idea of “beaning” a player in retaliation for an earlier incident.
Humanitarian Aid: Moving the Dialogue Toward Prevention
Studies of international aid back up the old expression that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.
A Classic ‘Feel Bad’ Movie About Progress
The new documentary “Surviving Progress” takes a cautionary view of modern advancement and sees major problems at every juncture.
MLB Prediction: Cardinals to Lead NL in Wins
Despite losing manager Tony La Russa and all-star Albert Pujols, mathematician Bruce Bukiet predicts that the St. Louis Cardinals will lead the National League in victories.
A Flash of Green Enhances Creativity
New research finds brief exposure to the color green appears to stimulate inventiveness.