Social Scientists Under Fire
How anthropology and other social sciences are transforming the American way of war in Afghanistan.
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Context May Diminish Art Appreciation
Surprising new research suggests non-experts’ receptiveness to modern artworks may be lessened when contextual information is presented.
Studying Drunken Promiscuity at Mardi Gras
In this edition of 'Wonks Gone Wild,' researchers find that men overrated, and women underrated, the likelihood that they would participate in sexual activities with a new partner at Mardi Gras.
Unmasking Mardi Gras Deviants
In this edition of 'Wonks Gone Wild,' a researcher spends 500 hours at Mardi Gras celebrations to learn what makes revelers participate in deviant behavior.
The History of Mardi Gras Beadwhores
In this edition of 'Wonks Gone Wild,' one researcher finds an answer to the Mardi Gras question: How do I get someone to throw me some beads?
Uncle Sam: Put Down That iPhone
The administration’s latest dot-gov wants American drivers to focus on the road. But how will the populace react to chiding while driving?
Valentine’s Day in the Lab
A collection of academic musings on Valentine's Day traditions to keep you warm in bed at night (in the event that you don't find a date).
Where You Vote Affects How You Vote
New research suggests locating polling places in churches may affect how people vote on social-values issues.
The Veil Becomes a Fashion Statement
The politics swirling around the cultural attire associated with Islam may cover up an obvious rationale — it's currently fashionable in some circles.
The Story of P(ee)
In which phosphorus, a substance present in every living cell, is being used up and flushed away.