Slugging — The People’s Transit
In Washington, D.C., commuters have taken thousands of cars off highways via a homegrown rideshare system known as "slugging." Can the government create more slugs — without stepping on any?
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Magical Elixirs and Beneficial Bracelets
Surely wrapping a hologram around my wrist in a neoprene band has got to allow me to maximize my greatest potential.
Standing in Alcohol Won’t Get You Drunk
Newsflash: Submerging your feet in alcohol doesn't get you intoxicated. It only helps you dodge the "Less Filling/Tastes Great" debate. Sorry, Denmark.
Misinformation is as Close as Your Inbox
New research suggests e-mail is an all-too-effective way of spreading false political rumors.
Dr. Seuss Analyzed for Political, Social Effects
From there to here, from here to there, researchers find that Dr. Seuss is — in political, social, psychological and even business terms — everywhere.
Benefits of Religion Limited to Fervent Believers
New research finds the well-documented link between religiosity and happiness applies only to those whose faith is robust.
Search Dogs Seeking Fake Disasters to Sniff
The canine-handler teams produced by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation are the gold standard in their field. All the foundation needs now are some fake disasters the dogs can sniff.
Life in Prison Begins at 16
The PBS documentary "Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story" asks the question: Who is responsible when family and society so fail a promising child that she turns to prostitution and murder in her teens?
Gratuity Examples on Receipts Net Bigger Tips
Dining customers tended to leave bigger tips when their bills spell out what 15 or 20 percent of their total amounts to.
Protecting the Child Beggars of Senegal
When they beg for alms, are Senegalese "talibés" supporting Quranic schools — or being exploited? The government begins a fitful program of regulation.