Social Justice Dr. Seuss Analyzed for Political, Social Effects From there to here, from here to there, researchers find that Dr. Seuss is — in political, social, psychological and even business terms — everywhere. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Comparative Effectiveness Research Cornered by Foes Can $1.1 billion make comparative effectiveness research a regular part of medical care and health insurance in the United States? Fred Pampel
News in Brief Outsourcing Science to Keep Results Untainted State governments are using nonprofit organizations to conduct research that will guide future policy without being tainted by it. Matt Kettmann
Environment A Wary Eye on ‘Big Oil’ Funding Energy Research The Center for American Progress fears a potential loss of academic control as major oil companies pay for much of the energy research done at universities. Emily Badger
Environment Gauging the ‘Yuck Factor’ of Synthetic Biology A poll tries to get a handle on how far Americans are willing to take a chance on the brave new world of synthetic biology. Emily Badger
Economics The Scientist and the Journalist Can Be Friends Nancy Baron’s new book is an excellent guide for academic researchers on how to effectively communicate with the press, public and policymakers. Tom Jacobs
News in Brief A Promise and a Throng Ups Voter Turnout Social scientists have determined that desperation is a poor substitute for the bandwagon in getting the base out on Election Day. Emily Badger
Economics Studies That Stretch to Infinity, and Beyond As Pixar launches "Toy Story 3," we look at research the innovative animation studio has inspired. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Lies of a Cell The importance of including cell-only households in phone surveys continues to grow alongside the difficulty of getting accurate results if you don't. Michael Todd
Nature & Technology News in Brief Previous Site Sections Science Comes to the Rescue of Lab Rats Scientists at Tel Aviv University are bioengineering tissues that can take the place of lab rats, saving untold lives. Elisabeth Best