Princess Merida is a Pixar princess but a princess nonetheless
Overmedicating Foster Kids: The Cost of Skimping on Care
Overdrugged foster kids is the price we pay for taking care of at-risk children on the cheap
The Tragic Death of the Temporary Tax Cut
I love the holidays in Washington. Christmas trees at the Capitol, carols at the National Cathedral — and another partisan cat fight over taxes
The Case for Inflation
Our 1970s fears still loom large, but higher growth may be worth higher prices
The Latest Wrinkle in College Admissions
State schools are increasingly recruiting out-of-state students who pay higher fees. But is this fair?
The Overselling of Antioxidants
Why the current craze over antioxidant-rich foods shows a serious misunderstanding of how nutrients actually work
“The NBA season is long and boring. The players look like they're going through the motions, waiting for the playoffs to start. That's the real NBA season. Shortening the season makes it more interesting and intense.”
What Darwin Can Tell Us About Black Friday
The success of this year’s Black Friday-But-Really-Thursday got us wondering what we as a country have gained in terms of what psychologists often term well-being, i.e., happiness
Is the Cain Scandal Worse Than Newt’s?
Infidelity takes many forms, whether Ginger White or Freddie Mac
Brilliant: The Science of SmartHealth & Science
The Protégé Effect
Why teaching someone else is the best way to learn
Why Obama Can’t Embrace Occupy Wall Street
A lifetime of ambivalence converges on one historical moment
The Tyranny of Meals
Cereal for dinner? Why not. Rules about mealtime make no sense
The Long-Term Impact of the NBA Lockout
Players will suffer more injuries and fans more fatigue