Browsing Tag
Nov/Dec 2012
13 posts
Good Night, Vietnam
Why this Emory prof is studying the sleeping habits of villagers halfway around the world
Mouse-Infest Destiny
Most of our homes are soaked in mouse urine. It’s at the core of our asthma epidemic—but it helps rodents stay connected.
False Clarity, Authentic Confusion
An American strategist's broadside pales beside a stunning account of how ordinary Chinese grapple with the enigma of their own country.
The Death Penalty Is Experiencing Technical Difficulties
How legal wrangling over the chemicals used in lethal injection could shut down capital punishment.
The Least Interesting Man in the World
Created as a figure with no personality, James Bond has survived half a century because of what we keep throwing at him—and projecting onto him.
The Music Man
Steven Angel uses drumming to teach literacy. Across L.A., juvenile-detention centers, schools, and libraries have fallen in love with his program. But scientists say there’s no reason to believe it should work.