Social Justice Malaria Parasites Come of Sexual Age in Bone Marrow The discovery could help doctors block transmission of the disease. John Upton
Social Justice Female Friendship and the Secret Victorian Life of ‘Obvious Child’ What’s been described as an “abortion rom-com” has a lot in common with Jane Eyre, Middlemarch, and other Victorian novels that showcase how female friendship can develop the heroine’s positive qualities. Sharon Marcus
Social Justice Violent Video Game Play Triggers Risky Real-World Behavior for Teens A large new study links the playing of violent video games among teens with not only increased aggression, but also smoking and drinking. Tom Jacobs
Social Justice Warmer Parenting Makes Antisocial Toddlers More Empathetic Loving care may be the best antidote to callous behavior in young children. Avital Andrews
Books & Culture News in Brief Previous Site Sections The Idea of Racial Hierarchy Remains Entrenched in Americans’ Psyches New research finds white faces are most closely associated with positive thoughts and feelings. Tom Jacobs
Environment How California Could Power Itself Using Nothing but Renewables We don't need fossil fuels. John Upton
Economics Universal Basic Income: Something We Can All Agree on? According to Almaz Zelleke, it's not a crazy thought. Paul Hiebert
Social Justice Medical Dramas Produce Misinformed, Fatalistic Viewers New research suggests TV doctor dramas leave viewers with skewed impressions of important health-related topics. Tom Jacobs
Environment The Rise of the Nuisance Flood Minor floods are afflicting parts of Maryland nearly 10 times more often than was the case in the 1960s. John Upton