What Effect Do Soda Taxes Have?
Not quite as much as you might think, because of economics. By Nathan Collins (Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)…
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How to Tell When the Arctic Ocean Will Be Ice Free
Spew another trillion tons of carbon dioxide, and it’ll be smooth sailing through the Northwest Passage. By Nathan…
The Pain of an Election Loss Is Intense but Short-Lived
Partisans take their party’s defeat personally. But the pain will soon pass. By Tom Jacobs (Photo: John Moore/Getty…
Hospital Bed Sheets Might Spread a Serious Gastrointestinal Disease
A new study finds signs of a tough bacteria at a hospital laundry facility. By Nathan Collins (Photo:…
Our Presidential Candidates’ Peculiar Personalities
A final, election-day comparison of Clinton and Trump. By Tom Jacobs (Photo Paul J. Richards/AFP/Getty Images) Although the…
Could Clinton’s Coattails Cut Both Ways?
New research finds a popular presidential candidate can help elect members of Congress — unless the election is seen as…
How the NFL Helped America Accept Gay Marriage
Unexpected endorsements by revered athletes can change minds. By Tom Jacobs Green Bay Packers cornerback Leroy Butler makes…
Drug-Resistant Tuberculosis Is More Common Than We Thought in West Africa
Nearly a quarter of TB patients in the region carry strains that are resistant to drugs, a new…
Summer Vacation and the Childhood Obesity Problem
Kids’ waistlines get bigger in the summer, and fighting obesity at school may not be the best idea.…
The Most Creative People Are Men—So Are the Least
New research suggests there are gender differences in creativity, but not all of them favor men. By Tom…