Social Justice Destined For Greatness, You Little Scamp With the right parenting, the mischievous -- but not the outright evil -- may be on the fast track to a leadership role. Joan Melcher
Economics Problem-Solving (and Award-Winning) Courts The verdict is in: Center for Court Innovation honored with national nonprofit award. Erik Hayden
Social Justice Are You a Bad Driver? It May Not Be Your Fault A new study from neuroscientists at UC Irvine suggests that bad driving may be in your blood. Elisabeth Best
Social Justice Narcissism Linked to Attractiveness New research suggests people who enjoy gazing in the mirror have reason to like what they see. Tom Jacobs
Environment The Most Widespread Global ‘Happening’ Ever? Whether meaningful mass grassroots action or silly stunt, the political theater of the International Day of Climate Action made a splash. Kristian Beadle
Environment ‘We Are the First to Go’ Students on island of Yap learn that climate change is not an abstraction in their futures. Justin Nobel
Social Justice The Backlash of Secondary Anti-Semitism In a German study, the notion of ongoing Holocaust-related suffering among Jews apparently increased feelings of anti-Semitism. Tom Jacobs
Economics A Costly Green Machine A new survey indicates broad interest, but not commitment, in purchasing an electric vehicle. Erik Hayden
Economics Berkeley’s Ray of Hope Gets Brighter Vice President Joe Biden expands idea to use special district bonds to pay for your solar power dreams. Michael Todd
Economics First and Last Competitors Have the Edge A wine-tasting experiment finds that in judging one item against another, the first and last have a distinct advantage over those stuck in the middle of the pack. Tom Jacobs