New details point to someone in a state of serious mental decline, but not someone unaware of the wrongfulness of his actions
Health & Science
The Rise of the Smart Grid
Obama’s plan for a state-of-the-art electrical grid is gaining power bit by digital bit
Domestic Double Standard: What About Sally Ride’s Partner?
Sally Ride risked her life for her country, and yet her domestic partner of 27 years will not get her government benefits. Is that any way to treat a hero?
How to Get — and Keep — Someone’s Attention
Want to captivate an audience? Here’s how
Don’t Blame Batman for the Aurora Shooting
In a rush to make sense of this tragic event, we are focusing too much on superficial detail
Born to Be Bright: Is There a Gene for Learning?
New research has identified genetic markers associated with academic achievement — and failure
The Prius Paradox: We Can’t Buy Our Way Out of Environmental Problems
“Green” living isn’t enough. We need to do “green” thinking
Can We Trust Psychological Research?
A recent scandal suggests that data manipulation is all too common in psychology studies
Sorry, Rome, U.S. Catholics Are More like Melinda Gates
Why does the Vatican still condemn birth control when it saves women’s lives and prevents future abortions?
Why The ‘Best’ Hospitals Might Also Be The Most Dangerous
Hospitals with prestigious reputations often rank poorly on patient safety records
Does Kindergarten Lead to Crime? Fact-Checking N.H. Legislator’s ‘Research’
According to data collected by New Hampshire state legislator Bob Kingsbury, kindergarten — that bastion of macaroni crafts, crayon-eating and life lessons in sharing — is actually a major driver of crime. Really?
Glaxo Fine: What Will Stop Big Pharma Fraud?
Even $3 billion is likely not enough to stop another drug scandal from happening again
Hot Enough for You?
More record-breaking temperatures, more extreme heat. Telling ourselves we can adapt is just wishful thinking