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Why Do So Few Americans Take Maternity Leave?
You probably already know the U.S. has terrible parental leave laws. New numbers suggest that even the policies…
The Smoking Habits of James Bond
The superspy has kicked the habit, but the same can’t be said of the people around him. By…
The Other Money Problem in Drug Trials
Speaking fees and other financial ties to pharmaceutical companies—not just direct funding—could bias a drug trial’s results. By…
Why Some Doctors’ Groups Blocked Opioid Reform
The American Cancer Society describes itself as a “health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer.” So it might come…
Does One Fewer Cookie a Day Keep Death at Bay?
An odd-sounding approach to living longer gets a boost when two teams of researchers compare notes. By Nathan…
‘Nightmare Bacteria’ Are More Diverse Than We Previously Thought
Researchers call for greater vigilance and more testing to stop a group of bacteria that resists nearly everything…
Could an Invasive Species Save Caribbean Coral Reefs?
Coral ecosystems around the globe are collapsing thanks in large part to human activities. How far should we go to save them?
In Search of Donkey Kong
Neuroscientists use common analytic techniques to decipher three arcade classics—and miss the mark. Here’s what that could mean…
We Don’t Gradually Glide Into Corrupt Behavior—We Jump Head First
New research disputes the popular “slippery slope” notion of corruption. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: nist6dh/Flickr) The specter of…